Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - St Johns CofE Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership team

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Care and collaboration ethos

Integrated church setting

Dedicated car parking

Staff well-being package

Job summary

St John's Church of England Primary School is seeking a maternity cover for a Year 4 class teacher. This fixed-term post runs from 30 November 2026 to 21 July 2027 and is full time. Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers or those on the main or upper pay scale.

An enhanced DBS check is required in line with KCSIE. You will join an experienced leadership team and contribute to a caring, collaborative school ethos, with ongoing professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 4 class during maternity cover.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong team player

Ability to foster a positive learning

Job description

Maternity cover for a Year 4 class teacher at St John's Church of England Primary School, a fixed-term post from 30 November 2026 to 21 July 2027. The role centres on teaching a Year 4 class for the duration of the cover. It is full time and open to early career teachers as well as those on the main or upper pay scale. An enhanced DBS check is required because the post is regulated activity.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 4 class during maternity cover

What’s required

Experience

• Early career teacher, or teacher on the main or upper pay scale

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online checks in line with KCSIE

Other

• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• Commitment to personal and professional growth

What’s offered

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Strong ethos of care and collaboration within the school
• Integrated church within the school setting
• Dedicated car parking
• Comprehensive staff well-being package