Year 1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Bidvane; Wilmslow; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindow Community Primary School is seeking a maternity cover class teacher for Year 1 starting February 2027. You will deliver the National Curriculum, use assessment and data to target progress, and manage behaviour across the class and school.

This full-time post is suitable for early career teachers with Qualified Teacher Status and a commitment to inclusive education. You will work with teaching assistants and colleagues, communicate with parents, and contribute to the school's ethos of

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 across the National Curriculum.
• Use assessment and data to set targets for pupil progress.
• Meet the learning needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities including SEND.
• Manage behaviour within the class and across the school.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers and involve them in school life.

Skills

National Curriculum knowledge

Assessment & data analysis

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Planning & organising

Communication with parents

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Maternity cover class teacher post for Year 1 at Lindow Community Primary School, a one-year fixed-term role starting February 2027. The work centres on teaching the National Curriculum, using assessment and data to set progress targets for pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND, and managing behaviour across the class and school. The post is full-time and suitable for early career teachers. Qualified Teacher Status is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 1 class across the National Curriculum
• Meet the learning needs of pupils of a wide range of abilities, including those with SEND
• Use assessment and data to set targets for individual pupil progress
• Manage behaviour within the class and across the school
• Inspire, challenge and nurture children so they reach their potential
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety guidance and keep pupils safe
• Form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
• Communicate with parents and carers and encourage them to take part in school life
• Work with teaching assistants and colleagues
• Help develop and maintain the school's vision for high quality education that builds life skills as well as academic achievement

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Outstanding teaching with excellent progress for all children
• Setting, implementing and evaluating action plans
• Proven ability to manage behaviour in class and across the school
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers
• Communicating effectively with teaching assistants

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the breadth of the National Curriculum
• Assessment techniques and data analysis to set individual pupil targets
• Meeting the learning needs of a wide range of abilities, including SEND
• Knowledge of safeguarding regulations and how to address issues
• Planning and organising work, prioritising and meeting deadlines under pressure

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to a wholly inclusive setting and the school's ethos
• Emotional resilience in working with children and colleagues

Nice to have

• Experience of teaching in Key Stage One or EYFS