Primary School Teacher Year 1 Temporary Maternity Cover from February 27

Teaching Vacancies; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Primary School Teacher for Year 1 to cover maternity leave in Sandbach. The role is full-time and on-site at Smallwood Church of England Primary Academy, with a fixed-term contract starting from February 2026.

The school is located on School Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2UR, and the position closes on 18/11/2026. The successful candidate will be a team player with high expectations for themselves, colleagues and children.

Qualifications

• Team player with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and the children.
• Imaginative, nurturing and creative teacher.
• Experience of using a continuous provision model desirable.
• A teacher who takes initiatives and fosters engaging learning.

Skills

Team player

Creative teaching

Continuous provision experience

Initiative

Job description

Primary School Teacher Year 1 Temporary Maternity Cover from February 27

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

School Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2UR

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for a colleague who will be a team player with high expectations of themselves, their colleagues and the children.

We are looking to recruit an imaginative, nurturing and creative teacher.

Experience of using a continuous provision model would be desirable.

A teacher who takes initiatives and creates a classroom environment where every child enthuses about their learning journey.

What the school offers its staff This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, caring and supportive team in a fabulous location where everyone is valued and encouraged to shine.

We are proud of our inclusive school community, our wonderful children and we are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

Guided by our Christian vision, "Let Your Light Shine", we place great importance on nurturing positive relationships, supporting one another to create a happy environment where both children and staff can thrive.

If you would like to join our dedicated team and make a difference then we are committed to supporting staff development and welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

We offer a thorough induction programme with high quality mentoring and CPD opportunities with access to our well-being support package.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Further details about the role Vacancy Primary School Teacher

• Year 1 Maternity cover from February 2026 (Temporary) School: Smallwood Church of England Primary Academy Headteacher: Iestyn Lewis Address: School Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, Cheshire.
• To arrange visit School Website Address: http://www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk/ Position Advertised: Full-Time Class Teacher
• Maternity Temporary contract Salary: M1-M6 Closing Date: 18/11/2026 Applications to be returned to: [e-mail] Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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