Y3 Class teacher - Maternity Cover 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Trust collaboration

Supportive leadership

Catholic ethos

Friendly team

Happy children

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Macclesfield is seeking a class teacher to cover a Year 3 class during maternity leave on a 0.8 FTE, four-days-a-week basis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and supporting pupils' outcomes within a Catholic setting.

You will join the St John the Baptist Trust, enabling collaboration across schools. A DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required; start date is January 2027.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to supporting Catholic ethos.
• Ability to teach Year 3 to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 class during maternity leave.
• Raise pupil outcomes in the class.
• Support each child’s learning and faith journey.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Passion for learning

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Catholic ethos

Job description

Class teacher post at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, covering a Year 3 class during maternity leave on a 0.8 FTE, four-days-a-week basis. The core of the work is teaching the class to high standards and raising children's outcomes within a Catholic setting. The school is part of the St John the Baptist Trust, so the role offers collaboration beyond one school. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 3 class during maternity leave
• Raise outcomes for the children in the class
• Guide and support each child's learning and faith journey

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning
• Creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm in lessons
• Strong belief that all children can achieve high standards
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative team working and positive relationships

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to supporting the school's Catholic ethos
• Commitment to raising pupil outcomes
• Dynamic, resilient and hard-working with a positive mindset

What’s offered

• Future professional development
• Collaborative opportunities across the St John the Baptist Trust
• Welcoming and friendly team of staff
• Senior Leadership Team that values and empowers staff
• Stimulating learning environment with stunning surroundings
• Supportive Local Governing Body
• Strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• Working with enthusiastic and happy children