KS2 Class Teacher - St George’s C E Primary School

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St George’s C E Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a talented class teacher to join us for a Temporary Maternity Cover, covering a Year 5 class from January 2027. The Headteacher and Governors want an excellent practitioner who will embrace our distinctive Christian ethos and contribute to a welcoming, high‑performing team.

Visits to the school are welcomed. For details, please call 01952 387750 or email [e-mail]. The appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent class teacher with outstanding potential.
• Team player who embraces the school’s Christian ethos.
• Visits to the school are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Cover a Year 5 class as Temporary Maternity Cover from January 2027.
• Work with the staff to maintain safeguarding and a positive school culture.

Job description

Temporary Maternity Cover

Teacher Mainscale

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent class teacher to join our team in January 2027. This is a temporary contract to cover a maternity leave and is likely to be until the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will cover a year 5 class.

We are looking for a teacher with outstanding potential, who is a great team player and will embrace St George’s distinctive and Christian ethos. We can offer you enthusiastic, well-behaved, and friendly children as well as a great team of staff.

For more information, please refer to the attached Job description and Personal Specification.

We would welcome and encourage visits to our school.

Please contact the school on 01952 387750 or email [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time.

St George’s C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at an Enhanced Level.

We also complete an online search of all candidates as part of our safer recruitment, short‑list­ing process.

The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant.

We are committed to equality and diversity.

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 9.00am

Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026