28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st January 2026

  • Closing date

    3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 September 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role:Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover

Contract:Fixed Term

Hours:FTE 1.0

Salary:MPS/UPS

Target Start Date:1st January 2026

Closing Date:3rd October 2025 at 12pm Midday

We are looking for a hard-working and committed teacher to join our friendly and highly skilled team. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on working collaboratively, has a positive outlook and is driven to support all pupils to be the best they can be.

We require a teacher who:

  • Can demonstrate high quality teaching
  • Is positive and enthusiastic about children's learning.
  • Is willing to share their expertise within a receptive and open environment.
  • Has high expectations for every child.
  • Has excellent organisation and creative teaching skills.
  • Has excellent behaviour management skills.
  • Is committed to working as part of a supportive team.

We offer:

  • Well-behaved, happy and enthusiastic learners
  • A calm and supportive environment
  • A commitment to high-quality professional development
  • A strong, motivated and committed team

Employee benefits include

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Flexible PPA opportunities
  • Opportunities to earn time in lieu

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • Well-behaved, happy and enthusiastic learners
  • A calm and supportive environment
  • A commitment to high-quality professional development
  • A strong, motivated and committed team

Employee benefits include

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Flexible PPA opportunities
  • Opportunities to earn time in lieu

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.

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About Runwell Community Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
419 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Runwell Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GTravers@CLPTrust.com.

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