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Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Newburgh Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6LD

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover contract, which will run for the duration of the maternity, most likely for the full academic year 1st September 2026 – July 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Salary will be dependent on the previous experience of the successful candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed class teacher on a fixed-term basis to start on 1st September 2026, and covering a maternity most likely for the full academic year 1st September 2026 – July 2027. You will be responsible to the Head teacher; please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

• Happy, hardworking children

• Committed and enthusiastic staff

• A warm, welcoming caring learning environment where everyone is valued

• Opportunities for you to develop both professionally and personally

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

Newburgh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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Additional documents

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

Letter to external candidates class teacher Mat cover Sept 26.pdf - 193 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Class Teacher Sept 2026.pdf - 179 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Class Teacher Sept 2026.pdf - 35.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newburgh Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newburgh Primary School website
• Email address: smith.k28@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 01926 775453
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newburgh-primary-school

Newburgh Primary School is a thriving school situated on the South West approach to Warwick, Newburgh is within walking distance of the Chase Meadow housing development and a stone’s throw from the racecourse. We are also fortunate to be very close to the historic Warwick Castle. We are a nurturing school where our children are happy, enjoy their time with us, are well looked after, and consequently make great progress in their learning and development. We encourage resilience amongst our children and so aim to increase their confidence and self-esteem. Our values – nurture, perform and succeed – are at the heart of everything that we do at Newburgh Primary School, and we are very proud of the wonderful learning environment that we have created for our children.

Arranging a visit to Newburgh Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smith.k28@welearn365.com.

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