Class Teacher - Maternity Leave

St Ambrose Catholic Primary, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1RP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers Main Pay Range Scale to be pro-rata'd to working proportion

Class Teacher - Maternity Leave job summary

We are recruiting for a Class Teacher to cover Maternity Leave

Required for January 2027

Salary Range: Teachers Main Pay Range

Hours: Part-time 19.5 hours, 0.6 proportion / Fixed Term

At St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Kidderminster, part of Emmaus Multi Academy Company, we are so much more than a school - we are a close-knit, supportive family where Christ’s love is reflected in all that we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming community and are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and contribute to our shared mission of providing an exceptional education for every child. We are an inclusive school that values every member of its community. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and high-quality education for all pupils.

The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Key Stage 2 Class Teacher on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave to inspire our learners and support the children in the teachings of the Catholic faith. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning with high expectations for pupil achievement and well-being. They will be committed to raising the children’s achievements and has good knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment procedures. We are looking for someone who is able to build strong relationships and engage successfully with all children, families and other members of the community and importantly is willing to become fully involved in the wider life of the school.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration”

The successful candidate will pay a key role in our school vision by delivering high quality teaching and learning. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Kate Fish.

Email - enquiry_amb@emmausmac.com
Phone - 01562 215147
Online - www.emmausmac.com

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted through My New Term.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026(we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Interview Date: w/c Monday 9th November 2026

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

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.

About St Ambrose Catholic Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Ambrose Catholic Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ambrose-catholic-primary

Welcome to Saint Ambrose Catholic Primary School. As a Catholic school we offer our children the opportunity to grow as young people and encourage them to develop a closer relationship with God in an atmosphere of mutual love and respect. Saint Ambrose is a school we are all proud of. Our school is a vibrant, positive place that provides a safe and welcoming environment in which to learn. Our children enjoy coming to school , are motivated by their successes and become confident, reliable young people.

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