Class Teacher - Maternity Leave - Two Terms - January 2026 Start

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Wednesday 1st October

• Closing date

  2 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M3 to M5 - Not suited to ECT
• Additional allowances:

  M3 to M5 - Not suited to ECT

Class Teacher - Maternity Leave - Two Terms - January 2026 Start job summary

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (January 2026 to August 2026)

We are seeking a passionate and committed class teacher to join our team at St Michael’s CE Primary Academy on a maternity cover contract from January 2026 to August 2026.

The successful applicant will work closely with the current class teacher throughout January 2026, engaging in team teaching and collaborative planning to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for the pupils. This handover period will allow the incoming teacher to build strong relationships with the children, gain a deep understanding of the curriculum, and become familiar with classroom routines and expectations.

From the end of January, the appointed teacher will take full responsibility for the class, continuing to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the school’s values and standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school community, where collaboration, professional development, and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

This role is not suitable for an ECT.

Please come and visit us! Visits are welcomed and encouraged. You can visit us on the following dates / times:

Monday 22nd September - 4:00pm

Wednesday 24th September - 9:00am

If you would like to visit St. Michael's or simply want to learn more about the vacancy, please email Phil Hynan (headteacher) p.hynan@stmichaelsb21.bdmat.org.uk .

You can also learn more about St. Michael's at: www.stmichaelsb21.bdmat.org.uk

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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-primary-academy-handsworth

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