Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Blakedown CofE Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3JN

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  14 April 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the primary school curriculum. They will have demonstrated excellent standards on teaching practices and a strong work ethic during their training and/ or employment. We are looking for a candidate who loves teaching and who understands the importance of supporting and adapting learning for children with additional needs, including children with EHCPs. We believe that building relationships with children and families is key to children’s success and happiness and we are looking for teachers who share this belief.

Key Requirements

• Qualified teacher status (or expected to achieve this)

• Good or outstanding practice with high expectations for achievement and behaviourfor all children, including those with SEND

• A sound understanding of the primary school curriculum

• A good understanding of how children learn to read

• A nurturing approach which values relationships

• A drive to support the whole school vision • Dedication and a willingness to contribute to the whole school ethos

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills allowing you to be a wonderfulteam member

What the school offers its staff

Blakedown CE Primary School is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming one-form entry Church of England school.Our Christian vision of ‘Joy, Serve, Achieve’ underpins all our work and we are committed to ensuring our children experience joy within their learning, feel a sense of belonging and are able to identify their strengths and skills to support and serve amongst their community; we are committed to helping the children to achieve their best and be the best version of themselves. We can offer enthusiastic children, a supportive senior leadership and staff team.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification.pdf - 82.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description.pdf - 82.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Blakedown CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blakedown CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 700243
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blakedown-cofe-primary-school

Blakedown C.E. Primary School is an important focal point of village life and shares close links with the church and the community. The school offers a warm and family environment for both children and their parents and it fosters a caring atmosphere for all who attend and visit the school.
At Blakedown we aim to nurture a love for life long learning and joy in doing so. We value standards and achievement but also aim to develop the children in terms of their interests and personal learning skills so that they are prepared for their future.
The children are supported well in their learning by a dedicated and caring team of staff, governors and parents. Together we hope to provide the children with a firm foundation for the future and a sense of belonging and purpose.

Arranging a visit to Blakedown CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk.

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