Maternity Cover Class Teacher

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy; Parkfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Academy is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover in Key Stage 1 or 2, starting January 2027 on the Main Scale. The post is a full-time contract for one year, within a supportive Catholic school community that values inclusion and high expectations.

You will hold QTS and work with colleagues to deliver high-quality lessons, engage learners, and participate in extra-curricular activities while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is eligible to work in the UK.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success.
• Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching to KS1/KS2.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Inspire pupils with enthusiasm and high expectations.
• Support extra-curricular activities and team duties.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

QTS

Engaging planning

Inclusive classroom

Creativity in teaching

High expectations

Team player

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Happy School at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Academy

We are recruiting a Class Teacher(Maternity Leave) for Key Stage 1 or 2

Start Date:January 2027 Salary: Main Scale, Full Time. Contract: 1 year cover

About Us

St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Academy is a diverse, nurturing community where faith, aspiration and learning go hand in hand. Our dedicated staff and delightful pupils create a warm and supportive environment that fosters excellence so all pupils can flourish with kind hearts and questioning minds.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Classroom Teacher. As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching and creating an inclusive environment that supports the needs of all pupils. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

If you are passionate about teaching, work well as a team and have the spark and enthusiasm needed to ensure our pupils achieve their full potential then we want to hear from you!

You will be a committed team player and be able to inspire children with enthusiasm for learning; be well motivated and have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.

We would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others

• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success

• Is a caring professional with a clear understanding of the primary curriculum

• Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning

• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour

• Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach

• Is able to work supportively and as part of a hardworking team; including extra-curricular activities.

Our teachers are employed under the terms and conditions for Teachers and we continue to be part of the Teachers’ Pension Agency. The successful applicant will be paid on the teachers pay scale and work within a large, multi-academy trust with many progression and development opportunities.

Safeguarding Commitment

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Visit Us

We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our fantastic school environment with happy and supportive staff and pupils. Please contact 01902 558862 so we can accommodate your visit.

St Teresa’s Academy, Malins Road, Parkfields. WV4 6AW

Application Details

• Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 14th October

• Interviews: 20-21 October 2026 (Other mutually convenient date options tbc)

Contact Us

[e-mail] 01902 558862

For further enquiries about this post, please contact the Academy directly on 01902 558862 or our company HR team on 01902 558257.

Visit our website: www.st-teresas.org

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