KS2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Primary School in Dudley is seeking an outstanding Year 3 teacher to join us on a maternity cover contract starting on 23 November 2026. The successful candidate will be a passionate, enthusiastic educator with high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to safeguarding.

We offer a warm, welcoming school with strong leadership, a collaborative staff team and opportunities to contribute to a caring learning community where every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inspiring children to learn.
• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Committed to ensuring all children make strong academic progress.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Skills

Classroom skills

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

Year 3 Teacher (Maternity Cover) Brook Primary School

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Start Date: 23rd November 26

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's lives?

At Brook Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming and successful school with a strong commitment to ensuring that every child is safe, happy and achieves their very best.

We are seeking an outstanding Year 3 teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover contract starting on the 23rd November.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic and supportive staff team. We are looking for someone who has a genuine love of teaching and learning, high expectations for all pupils and the drive to help every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

At Brook Primary School, our work is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Resilience, Pride, Challenge and Independence. These values are at the heart of everything we do and help us develop confident, caring and successful learners who are ready to make a positive contribution to their community and beyond.

We are looking for a teacher who embraces these values and is committed to providing engaging learning experiences that inspire children to be curious, ambitious and proud of their achievements.

Most importantly, we are looking for a team player who wants to make a real impact on the lives of our wonderful pupils. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, protected and able to flourish both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inspiring children to learn.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Is committed to ensuring all children make strong academic progress.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Is enthusiastic, creative and committed to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

We can offer:

• Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
• A friendly, supportive and highly collaborative staff team.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and make a real impact.
• A school where our values of Respect, Resilience, Pride, Challenge and Independence are lived every day.

At Brook Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the best possible education and experiences. If you share our passion for nurturing confident, successful learners and would like to join our school family, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement Brook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all staff play a vital role in ensuring that our pupils are safe, happy and able to thrive. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.

Attached documents

KS2 Class Teacher Job Description.pdf

KS2 Person Specification.pdf