Temporary Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We are looking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher to join our team as we work on moving our school from good to outstanding – nothing less than our pupils deserve.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school on 01952 387580 to arrange a visit. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 30th November 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th December 2026.

Qualifications

• Clear educational vision to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
• Strong pedagogy and high standards of classroom practice.
• Ability to participate in managing change and build on school strengths.
• Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower support staff in the classroom.
• Experience of teaching in UKS2 and supporting KS2 SATs would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach to move the school from good to outstanding and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Participate in change management and school-wide improvement initiatives.
• Inspire and support teaching assistants and other staff in the classroom.
• Engage in teaching observations as part of shortlisting and interview process.

Skills

Clear educational vision

Strong pedagogy

Outstanding classroom practice

UKS2/KS2 experience desirable

Job description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher to join our team as we work on moving our school from good to outstanding – nothing less than our pupils deserve.

You will bring us:

• A clear educational vision which results in the best possible outcomes forchildren.

• A strong pedagogy.
• Outstanding classroom practice.
• Ability to participate in managing change, building on the school's strengths.
• Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower support staff working in theclassroom.

• Experience of teaching in UKS2 and supporting children through the KS2 SATSwould be desirable.

In return, we offer you:

• A strong school ethos that encourages positive attitudes to learning andbehaviour.

• Strong relationships across and throughout the school.
• A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the drive anddetermination to raise pupil achievement.

• A committed and pro-active Governing Body and a school that works inpartnership with other schools and the wider community.
• Continued professional development which will support you in achieving yournext professional goals.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school on 01952 387580 to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications – 12 noon on Monday 30th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7th December 2026

Candidates who are shortlisted and called to interview will be required to take part in a formal interview process and participate in a teaching observation.

Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted.

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• Job Description