Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Ref. TV19326

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Primary School in England is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The role is full time and starts January 2027, with a Main Pay Scale from M1 to M6. The position runs at least until the end of the summer term 2027, with induction arrangements for ECTs where applicable.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils, maintain high standards of conduct, and work collaboratively with staff and families to support safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Inspires and motivates all children to achieve their best.
• Excellent role model with high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and inclusive, high‑quality teaching.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and communicates effectively with parents and carers.
• Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class during maternity cover.
• Deliver engaging lessons and manage the class effectively.

Skills

Classroom management

High expectations

Communication with parents

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Manor Primary School

Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Full time | Temporary maternity cover | Start: January 2027 | Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1–M6)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from January 2027. This is an opportunity to teach a Year 5 class in our welcoming school while covering maternity leave. The appointment is expected to run until at least the end of the summer term 2027, subject to the substantive teacher’s return and the terms of the fixed‑term contract.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Appropriate induction arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate, where applicable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Inspires and motivates all children to achieve their best
• Is an excellent role model with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and inclusive, high‑quality teaching
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and communicates effectively with parents and carers
• Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

We offer:

• A happy, high‑performing school with polite, kind, highly motivated and well‑behaved children
• A friendly, supportive and professional staff team
• Excellent resources and up‑to‑date facilities
• Governors and leaders who have “a clear and ambitious vision for the school” (Ofsted 2024)
• A positive and collaborative working environment

Closing date:

Monday 30 November 2026 at 4:00pm

Interviews:

Tuesday 8 December 2026

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.

Manor Primary School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer‑recruitment and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, a prohibition from teaching check, satisfactory references, verification of identity, qualifications and right to work, and other checks as applicable. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search in accordance with the school’s safer‑recruitment procedures.