Year 4 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Powick CE Primary School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Powick CofE Primary School in Worcestershire is seeking a Year 4 teacher for maternity cover, to start around January 2027. The school is a happy, one-form-entry village primary where teamwork and good behaviour are valued, and pupils are eager to learn.

The successful candidate will raise standards, manage the classroom effectively, and inspire pupils with an imaginative, creative approach to curriculum planning, with safeguarding knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising standards.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour for learning skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children.
• Experience of teaching within the primary age range.
• Clear understanding of curriculum and assessment for learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children requirements.

Skills

Raising standards

Classroom management

Inspiring students

Primary teaching

Assessment for learning

Safeguarding

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our teaching team, as a Year 4 teacher at Powick C of E Primary School as a maternity cover.
Powick Cof E Primary School is a happy and loving one form entry village primary school, where teamwork is strong, and behaviour is good.Our friendly staff are always striving to achieve the very best for our delightful and enthusiastic pupils.

The successful candidate should:

• Be committed to raising standards.
• Have excellent classroom management and behaviour for learning skills.
• Have the capacity to inspire and motivate children.
• Be a reflective practitioner dedicated to their own professionaldevelopment.
• Have experience of teaching within the primary age range
• Have a clear understanding of the curriculum and assessment for learning.
• Have high expectations for our children’s progress and overall achievement.
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum planning that captures the children’s interest.
• Demonstrate adaptive teaching approaches to support vulnerable pupils
• Be forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic.
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children.
• Have the ability to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Have knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.
• Have strong ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning. We are seeking to appoint an effective and enthusiastic teacher who will be able to complement our dedicated and hardworking staff team.

To start approximately January 2027

Tour Dates: 28th Sept 4pm, 1st Oct 1pm, 6th Oct 9am, 7th Oct 1pm & 4pm
Closing date: 15th October 2026 at 9am

Powick C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS disclosure and appointment will be subject to receipt of suitable references, online checks, qualifications and identity checks.