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Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Water Orton Primary School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 1SG

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 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 - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for showing an interest in this position. We welcome applications from qualified and suitably experienced teachers for the position of class teacher at Water Orton Primary School. This post is suitable for ECTs and for teachers with more experience and we welcome applications from both.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic,tenacious and hard-working teacher, who is able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice and who can quickly and confidently establish good relationships. Applications from candidates with experience or interest in upper KS2 would be especially welcomed.

We would however, like to know about your year group strengths and curriculum interests in your application as first and foremost, we are looking for the right person to join our team.

What the school offers its staff

Water Orton Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing school serving both the village of Water Orton and the diverse areas further afield.It is a happy and caring environment where every individual is valued and where pupils are motivated to achieve their potential, whatever their starting points.

Based in North Warwickshire we have a striking new school building and school grounds that are full of potential. We have a diverse group of staff and Governors, each with a wide range of skills and expertise, making up a supportive team. They go over and above to provide for all pupils and to care for the whole Water Orton Primary School community. Our pupils are a privilege to care for and teach because they are happy, polite and very keen to learn. They are proud of their school and want it to ‘Be the Best it Can Be.’

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. Please call the school office and speak to Sarah, Sallie or Joanne to arrange a time.

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

Water Orton 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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Maternity Cover Applicant Information Pack .pdf - 305 KB (opens in new tab)

About Water Orton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Water Orton Primary School website
• Email address: smith.e1@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 01217472851
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/water-orton-primary-school

Water Orton Primary is a lovely village school with a PAN of 45. We serve the community of Water Orton in Warwickshire and nearby areas.

Arranging a visit to Water Orton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smith.e1@welearn365.com.

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