Teacher - Year 6 - Maternity Cover

Alder Coppice Primary School; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Induction programme

Opportunity to lead on initiatives

Supportive staff

Job summary

Alder Coppice Primary School is seeking a Year 6 teacher to cover a maternity leave from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The post is suitable for an experienced Year 6 practitioner on the main scale or upper threshold.

The school emphasises achievement for all and ongoing professional development for staff. We are looking for a candidate with high expectations who can raise standards, inspire students, and contribute positively to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Year 6 practitioner preferred.
• Ability to raise standards through effective teaching.
• Strong commitment to pupil achievement and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6 class, covering maternity leave from 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Aug 2027.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons and assess pupil progress.
• Contribute to school improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Excellent primary practitioner

High expectations

Raising standards

Inspirational and creative

Job description

YEAR 6 TEACHER

MPS or UPS (depending on experience)

We wish to appoint from 1 January 2027 - 31 August 2027 to join this successful primary school a teacher for a Year 6 class to cover a maternity leave.

The post would be suitable for an experienced Year 6 practitioner on the main scale or upper threshold.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that is committed to achievement for all its pupils and ongoing professional development for staff.

We are looking for a candidate who is:-

• An excellent primary practitioner with high expectations;
• Successful in using strategies to raise standards;
• Inspirational and creative;
• Committed to continuous school improvement.

In return we offer:-

• Commitment to your professional development;
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• The opportunity to lead on initiatives;
• A hard-working and supportive staff team.

Closing date for applications:10am Thursday 19 November 2026

Alder Coppice Primary School operates a safe recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online checks and an enhanced DBS check. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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