Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Scunthorpe CofE Primary School, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6HP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32 hours 30 minutes per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6 £31,656 to £43,607

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils in KS2.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and passionate educator to shape the learning journey of our pupils.

This post is temporary for one year to cover a maternity leave vacancy.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Is committed to upholding the values and ethos of our Church of England school.
• Is passionate about making children’s learning exciting and who understands how to ensure outstanding progress
• Has proven experience in upper Key Stage 2 with a strong understanding of the curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.
• Is committed to inclusion for all pupils.
• Has a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Has the drive and resilience to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact.

What the school offers its staff

What the school offers its staff:

• A welcoming and supportive school community and church, with a strong team ethos.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on school improvement.
• Motivated pupils who are eager to learn
• Ongoing professional development
• A school committed to staff wellbeing.
• The chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

JD+ES.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About Scunthorpe CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scunthorpe CofE Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@scunthorpe.n-lincs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scunthorpe-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Scunthorpe CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@scunthorpe.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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