Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Buckton Vale Primary; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Buckton Vale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. The role is fixed term, full-time, and aligned to the Main Pay Scale (M1–M6) depending on experience.

Starting 11 January 2027, you will plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons, support pupil progress, and work closely with colleagues, parents and external agencies to uphold the school's values and promote safeguarding.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience in a primary setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Support pupils to make progress relative to needs.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to wider life of the school and uphold ethos.
• Attend safeguarding duties and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

Primary School Experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary School Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Buckton Vale Primary School

Contract: Fixed Term

Maternity Cover Hours: Full Time

Salary: M1 – M6 (dependent on experience)

Start Date: 11.01.2027

About the Role:

Buckton Vale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential and who can create a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons that engage and motivate pupils.
• Support children to make excellent progress in line with their individual needs and abilities.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support pupil achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the school's values and ethos.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provide regular feedback to pupils and parents.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience of teaching in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience in upper Key Stage 2.
• Knowledge of effective strategies to support pupils with SEND.
• Experience of using assessment data to improve outcomes.

Closing Date: 21.10.2026 12pm

Interview Date: 23.10.2026

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack. If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school. Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.