Class Teacher - Maternity leave cover KS1
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher - Maternity leave cover KS1 job summary
This is a temporary vacancy to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an excellent teacher who:
Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.
Has experience of working in KS1
has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
Has the ability to support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.
Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.
Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.
Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.
Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.
In return our Trust and its school offers you:
Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
The opportunity to make a difference.
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mrs Sarah Talyor, email address headofschool@nutgrove.epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be submitted by completing an application on My New Term
Closing date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 12 noon
Short listing: Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May 2026
The main base for the role will be at Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read on our website.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Methodist, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nutgrove Methodist Primary School website
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