2 x Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Woodsetts Primary School, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8SB

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time post is Monday to Friday Part time post is Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has the potential to be an exceptional teacher.

• Believes passionately in education as the means to improve society.

• Is creative and energetic with high expectations for all learners.

• Believes in the power of relationships and can demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.

• Is hard working, resilient and determined.

• Believes in the importance of inclusion and for all pupils to be included in the life of the school.

• Has excellent communication skills and has the desire to work as a proactive member of our excellent team.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.

• A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.

• A comprehensive induction and support programme.

• A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.

• A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.

• The opportunity to work in a highly successful and supportive school

• Amazing children with high standards of behaviour

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WPS Job Advert Teacher Mat cover April 2026.pdf - 2.8 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodsetts Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodsetts Primary School website
• Email address: m.revill@wps.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01909550758
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodsetts-primary-school

Woodsetts Primary School is a proud member of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, a family of 16 primary schools across Rotherham united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all.

At Woodsetts, our vision is simple: every child, whatever their background, is supported to thrive both academically and socially. We are relentless in our focus on high-quality teaching and learning, because we believe excellent classroom practice transforms life chances. At the same time, we nurture curiosity, creativity and joy, ensuring children develop as confident, ambitious lifelong learners.

We are extremely proud to have been recognised as the highest performing school in Rotherham in 2025, with 100% of pupils achieving the Expected Standard in reading, writing and maths by the end of Key Stage 2. In November 2025, we were also the first school to be inspected under the new Ofsted Framework and achieved the “Strong Standard” in most judgement areas — a reflection of the strength, ambition and cohesion of our school community.

Our school is built on strong relationships, high expectations and a culture of inclusion. We combine high challenge with high support, ensuring all children — and all staff — are empowered to succeed. Behaviour standards are high, our children are exceptional ambassadors for the school, and professional growth is woven into everyday practice.

As part of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, staff benefit from a genuine sense of belonging within a collaborative family of schools. We are committed to wellbeing, professional development and work–life balance, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both personally and professionally.

Woodsetts Primary School is more than a workplace — it is a community driven by ambition, care and the belief that education changes lives.

Arranging a visit to Woodsetts Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.revill@wps.wwpat.org.

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