Primary Teacher

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teacher Pension

Westfield Health

Professional Growth

Job summary

Aston Hall Junior & Infant School is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a maternity-cover role within the WPT network. You will plan and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum, support pupils’ wellbeing, and build strong partnerships with families.

We welcome both Early Career Teachers and experienced professionals to join a collaborative team, with ongoing professional development and a generous teacher pension. The post is 32.5 hours per week, term-time with a one-year contract.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Assessment & targets: Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment; set short-term targets with pupils and parents.
• Pastoral care: Support pupils' general progress, wellbeing, and social needs; maintain records as appropriate.
• Communication: Liaise with parents/carers and senior leaders; participate in meetings.
• Professional development: Engage in INSET, development, and Performance Management processes.
• Environment & safeguarding: Maintain good order and safety on school premises and during activities off-site.
• Examinations & assessment: Prepare pupils for SATs and statutory assessments, including recording and reporting.
• Wider contribution: Assist induction of new teachers and contribute to curriculum and pastoral development.
• Administration & cover: Attend assemblies, monitor attendance, and provide cover when needed.

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Job description

ROLE: Primary Teacher

SCHOOL: Aston Hall Junior & Infant School

SALARY: MPS/UPS

CONTRACT: Temporary Maternity Cover for 1 year (1st January 2027 - 31st December 2027)

HOURS: 32.5 hours, 5 days per week

Are you an inspiring and dedicated practitioner passionate about sparking a lifelong love of learning? We are seeking a dynamic Primary Teacher to join our collaborative team, creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Primary Teacher within the Trust, you will have the privilege of shaping young minds during their most formative years. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum, tailored to meet the diverse needs of your class. Beyond academics, you will play a vital pastoral role, promoting the social and emotional well‑being of your pupils and building strong partnerships with parents and carers. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start or an experienced professional ready to share your expertise, you will find a collaborative and forward-thinking community here.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging courses and lessons; teach pupils assigned to you according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work carried out in school and elsewhere.

• Assessment & Targets: Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils in accordance with school policy. Set short-term learning targets with the pupil (and parents, where possible) taking prior attainment into account.

• Pastoral Care: Promote the general progress and well‑being of individual pupils; provide guidance and advice on educational and social matters, and make records/reports on personal and social needs when appropriate.

• Communication: Communicate and consult effectively with parents/carers, usually in cooperation with senior phase leaders or the Head of Year, and participate in relevant meetings.

• Professional Development: Regularly review your teaching methods and programmes of work, participating fully in INSET, professional development, and the school’s Appraisal and Performance Management framework.

• Environment & Safeguarding: Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, safeguarding their health and safety on school premises and during authorised school activities elsewhere.

• Examinations & Assessment: Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations/statutory assessments (e.g., SATs/Phonics Screening), including recording, reporting, and supervising during such assessments.

• Wider Contribution: Contribute to the induction of new teachers and take part in the review, development, and management of the curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions of the school.

• Administration & Cover: Attend assemblies, register pupil attendance, supervise pupils during breaks when required, and provide cover for absent colleagues as far as is practicable and reasonable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS)

• Generous Teacher Pension Scheme

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 2nd October 2026***

***Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026***

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service