Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover

Lockwood Primary School, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 3BL

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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 - Until the return of the substantive post holder - currently expected in Spring term 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher
• Can delivery high quality learning experiences for our children both in and out of the classroom
• Can support the school’s ethos and values
• Can ensure the safety, wellbeing and equality of opportunities for our pupils
• Has a passion for continuous improvement and personal development
• Can support the children in preparing for statutory assessment and transition to secondary school
• Can match the existing staff’s commitment to working hard and putting the children first

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A friendly, caring and supportive environment
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who prioritise the needs of our pupils and families
• Ongoing professional development including support for Early Career Teachers
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
• Keen, polite and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn

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

Lockwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Candidate Pack - June 2026.pdf - 432 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Advert - Classroom teacher (Maternity Cover) - June 2026.pdf - 253 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lockwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lockwood Primary School website
• Email address: office@lockwoodprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01287 650238
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lockwood-primary-school

We work hard to ensure that Lockwood Primary School is 'a happy place to learn'. We want children to enjoy coming to school and to recognise the value of the learning that happens here. Being happy and learning are the two driving forces behind all that we do here.

Arranging a visit to Lockwood Primary School

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

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