Teacher (Maternty cover)

Woolmer Hill School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January 2027. The role is based at Mount Pleasant Primary School, Whitemere Road, Shrewsbury, with a 25-hour week and a start date of 25/01/2027.

Interviews are scheduled for 20 October 2026, and the closing date is 12 October 2026. The post is for a dedicated teacher who will provide high-quality education to upper KS2 pupils, joining a supportive school community under the Severn Bridges

Job description

Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Mount Pleasant Primary

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/MPP/77662

Location: Whitemere Road, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BY

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £38,400.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week: 25

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 12th Oct, 2026

Start Date: 25/01/2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 20/10/2026

About this Role

The Post: Class Teacher - KS2

Contract Type: Maternity leave cover

Contract: 5 days a week - Monday - Friday

Work Base: Mount Pleasant Primary School, Shrewsbury

Required: January 2027 - January 2028

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Teacher to cover Maternity leave in our upper KS2 class.

Are you a committed, enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, who holds the uniqueness of each child at the heart of your teaching?

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational KS2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027, who is passionate about providing the very best possible education for our fantastic pupils. If you want to be part of something exciting and special, then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher who will inspire, challenge and nurture our children, ensuring that every pupil is supported to thrive and reach their full potential. You will share our commitment to developing pupils' skills across the curriculum, helping them to become resilient, thoughtful, creative and independent learners, well-prepared for life beyond the classroom. We value kindness, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, and believe that these qualities help to create a happy, supportive and inspiring workplace. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to provide a rich and engaging curriculum, create exciting enrichment opportunities and build meaningful relationships with our children, families and colleagues.

We are looking for a dedicated team player who cares about everybody, embraces opportunities to make a difference and is excited to contribute to our school community. In return, you will become part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, committed to providing an exceptional education and ensuring that every child feels valued, happy and able to succeed.

If you are ready to bring your passion, creativity and commitment to our school, we would love to hear from you.