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Class Teacher (Year 5) - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Well Lane Primary School, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 – UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A Curriculum Champion: Someone who can deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support our Year 5 learners.

• A Team Player: Well Lane is a community; we’re looking for someone who collaborates brilliantly with colleagues and parents alike.

• High Expectations: A teacher who believes every child can achieve their best and isn't afraid to innovate in the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Well Lane Primary?

• Inquisitive Minds: Our Year 5 pupils are known for their curiosity and enthusiasm.

• Supportive Environment: We offer robust CPD opportunities and a leadership team that truly values work-life balance.

• A Vibrant Community: Be part of a school that sits at the heart of its community.

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

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.

Job Description and Person Specification - Y5 Class Teacher Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave (1).pdf - 56.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Rainbow Education MAT Equal Opportunities Form.docx - 40.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Class Teacher (Year 5) – Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave (1).pdf - 55 KB (opens in new tab)

About Well Lane Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: vacancies@remat.org.uk
• Phone number: 0151 645 9844
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/well-lane-primary-school-birkenhead

Arranging a visit to Well Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@remat.org.uk.

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