Teacher - Maternity Cover

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD tailored to individual development

Training and mentoring programs

Career development programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School invites applications for a full‑time fixed‑term teaching post to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on classroom teaching and adapting to pupils’ needs, with strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues. The contract runs for up to a year from January 2027 and sponsorship is not available.

An enhanced DBS check is required. The school is part of a Catholic multi-academy trust and offers CPD tailored to individual

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and a knowledgeable approach to teaching.
• Creative, forward-thinking teaching practice with a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive approach to behaviour management.
• Commitment to raising standards for pupils.
• Willingness to support the aims and vision of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Put children at the heart of planning and teaching.
• Raise standards across teaching and learning.
• Manage behaviour using a positive approach.
• Build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Plan and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Support the aims and vision of Catholic education in the school and wider trust.
• Help make school life positive, rewarding and enjoyable for all pupils.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Raising standards

Catholic education

Job description

This is a full-time, fixed-term teaching post covering maternity leave at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, a Good-rated school in a Catholic multi-academy trust. The work centres on classroom teaching that adapts to every pupil's needs, with strong working relationships built with children, parents and colleagues. The contract runs for up to a year from January 2027 and may end early if the leave does. Sponsorship is not available, and successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

What the job involves

• Teach classes and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils
• Put children at the heart of planning and teaching
• Raise standards across teaching and learning
• Manage behaviour using a positive approach
• Build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Plan and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team
• Support the aims and vision of Catholic education in the school and wider trust
• Help make school life positive, rewarding and enjoyable for all pupils

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge and a knowledgeable approach to teaching
• Creative, forward-thinking teaching practice with a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to behaviour management
• Commitment to raising standards for pupils
• Willingness to support the aims and vision of Catholic education

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment checks including online searches

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Nationally agreed teacher terms and conditions for pay
• Top-tier CPD tailored to individual development
• Training, mentoring and career development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme covering emotional, financial and legal support
• Staff discounts
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Supportive team and leadership that values teachers' expertise