Class Teacher Lower KS2 - Maternity Cover
Mellor Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PL12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 8 months in the first instance. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M3 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate teacher with a love for inspiring young learners and shaping bright futures? The Governors of Mellor Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to cover maternity leave in Lower Key Stage 2. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can bring music to life across the school and inspire children through creative, inclusive teaching.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in KS2
Has a genuine passion for helping children to flourish and succeed
Shares our belief in Making People Shine and values wellbeing as a foundation for great learning
Brings creativity, positivity, and a love for teaching and learning
Is keen to make a wider contribution to school life, particularly by leading and developing music across the school
Can engage and inspire pupils, creating memorable learning experiences that last a lifetime
Can bring music to life across the school
What the school offers its staff
At Mellor, we are dedicated to Making People Shine: pupils, staff, and our wider community alike.
Why Choose Mellor?
At Mellor Primary School, we do things differently. As a proud PERMAV school, wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do: for both our children and our staff. Through a focus on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, and Vitality, we create an environment where everyone can flourish, feel valued, and thrive.
As part of the Honeycomb Education Trust, we’re connected to a small family of schools who share our values, offering exciting opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and career development, while keeping our own strong, individual identity.
Nestled in a beautiful location with a vibrant school community, Mellor Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing learning environment where creativity, kindness and ambition go hand in hand. Curiosity is celebrated, ideas are welcomed, and no two days are ever the same!
What You’ll Find Here:
A dedicated, caring team that celebrates creativity, individuality, and innovation
A culture where wellbeing and relationships are at the heart of all we do
Regular CPD opportunities within school and across the Honeycomb Education Trust
The freedom to be creative with lessons and contribute to a broad, engaging curriculum that values outdoor learning, creativity, and pupil voice
A leadership team that listens, values your input, and prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mellor Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mellor Primary School website
- Email address
- schooladmin@mellor.stockport.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 4271052
Mellor Primary School is set in a beautiful semi- rural landscape and combines this with the drive and commitment to be a school of excellence. It is very much at the heart of the local community and is a special place to work!
Mellor Primary School is committed to safeguarding children.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Arranging a visit to Mellor Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schooladmin@mellor.stockport.sch.uk.
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