Y5 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

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Job summary

A local primary school in Rugby is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher for a maternity leave cover from February 23, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The ideal candidate should be warm and creative, fostering a love for learning among students. This role offers a supportive environment for professional development and teaching excellence.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive environment

Opportunities for leadership development

Qualifications

• Warm, caring demeanor with high expectations for learning and behavior.
• Ability to create an exciting and creative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 students while on maternity leave cover.
• Promote a love of learning and creativity.

Job description

Overview

Y5 Class Teacher 1.0 FTE
Long Lawford Primary School
Maternity Leave Fixed Term Contract commencing 23rd February 2026 until 31st August 2026.

Salary Scale TMS M1 – M6

About Us & The Role

Long Lawford Primary School is an exciting, stimulating and joyful place for all. We encourage a love of learning and creativity that promotes excellence to achieve the best for our children. The Governors are looking to appoint a warm, caring, exciting, creative teacher who has high expectations for both learning and behaviour. This role is for one Y5 teacher. The role will be fixed term commencing 23rd February 2026 until 31st August 2026.

In return we can offer you a friendly, caring and supportive school environment. Staff are provided with opportunities to develop leadership roles within the school and to enhance their careers.

Key Requirements: See job description and person specification.

Relevant Allowances: None

How to apply / Additional Information

The application pack is available to download from this site or can be requested from the school office (email [e-mail], Tel [phone]).

Completed application forms to be returned to the school by email to [e-mail] or delivered by post/hand to the school office by the deadline date and time. Please mark your application for the attention of Mrs C Gibbons, School Business Manager.

An informal discussion with a member of our SLT or a visit to the school is most welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school directly via email or by phone.

Please note we do not accept CVs and will only accept the Warwickshire County Council school application form.

Closing Date is 9am Friday 24th October 2025, shortlisting will take place shortly after. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted further.