Teacher (Year 1)

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school

Children love coming to school

Friendly colleagues

Creative curriculum

Well-resourced classroom

Pleasant village location

Parental support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Todwick Primary School, Kiveton Lane, Sheffield, S26 1HJ, is seeking a part-time Year 1 class teacher to cover maternity leave from December 2026 to July 2027. The post is 3 days per week (Mon-Wed) with a start in December 2026 and a closing date of 9 October 2026.

The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to a creative, engaging curriculum. The school offers a welcoming environment, supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development, with strong

Qualifications

• Highly capable and committed classroom practitioner.
• Warm and caring, puts children first.
• Dynamic with a sense of fun and high standards.
• Able to plan and deliver a vibrant, challenging curriculum.
• Maintains high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Team player with a willingness to develop professionally.
• Experience leading a curriculum subject and driving school improvement.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Team player

Creative curriculum

Child-centered

High expectations

Professional development

Subject leadership (desirable)

Job description

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Location Todwick Primary School

Job profile for Teacher (Year 1)

Teacher (Year 1)

Location Todwick Primary School 09/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary: MPS - £31,650 - £43,607 (Pay award pending)

Basis Part time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Teaching - Primary

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference REQ24002

Attachments

• Person Specification PT Teacher Dec 26.doc
• Application Form Teaching.docx
• Job Description PT Class Teacher Dec 26.doc

Job description

Todwick Primary School, Kiveton Lane, Sheffield, S26 1HJ

Tele: 01909 771138

Temporary maternity leave cover until July 2027

Part time 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday)

Start date: December 2026

Closing date for applications: 9.10.2026

Interviews: 14.10.2026

We are looking to welcome an excellent teacher to join our popular and successful school. Candidates must be enthusiastic, energetic and have proven successful experience.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a highly capable and committed classroom practitioner
• Is warm and caring and who puts children first
• Has a positive outlook, is dynamic with a sense of fun
• Can demonstrate and sustain high standards
• Takes pride in creating a vibrant and stimulating learning environment
• Maintains high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Has the creative ability to plan and deliver an exciting and challenging curriculum
• Is a team player
• Motivates and inspires children as active learners
• Is keen to develop professional expertise
• Has experience in leading a curriculum subject and driving school improvement.
• Experience of teaching upper key stage 2 would be desirable.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming school
• Children who love coming to school
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Commitment to an exciting, creative curriculum
• An attractive, well-resourced classroom
• A pleasant school environment in a village location
• Excellent parental support and a committed governing body
• Good professional support and excellent opportunities for development

If you have a true passion for children and teaching and can offer a strong track record, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office by email to [e-mail]

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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