Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover
Upperby Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours, 8.30am until 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors of Upperby Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher to join our school on a temporary, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This position is suitable for an experienced, bright and dynamic teacher who is eager to join a well-run school with excellent support from staff, parents and governors, and who meets the person specification for this post. Key Stage 1 experience is essential.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching
- Have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, with KS1 experience essential
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to raising standards and achievement, planning effectively to meet the individual needs of all children
- Have high expectations of pupil behaviour and maintain high professional standards
- Be flexible, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a strong team
- Act as an inspirational role model and play a full part in the life of the school
- Create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
- Recognise the importance of building strong relationships with parents and the wider community
- Be able to lead a curriculum area and undertake additional responsibilities as required
- Fully support the ethos and values of Upperby Primary School
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- Become part of a successful, happy and welcoming school
- Work alongside a supportive leadership team, strong governing body and dedicated staff
- Access ongoing professional development
- Be part of a school community committed to making Upperby an inspiring place to work and learn
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Upperby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
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.
About Upperby Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Upperby Primary School website
- Email address
- vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01228815460
Our school serves the south of Carlisle, with 375 children currently attending. Our experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a stimulating and creative curriculum within a nurturing environment, placing high priority on ensuring our children feel happy and safe. We place great importance on academic excellence and ensuring we can develop aspirations for all our children, so that they are able to achieve and be the best that they can be. We enrich our children’s education through a wide range of activities, such as school choir, music tuition, visitors and trips. Children in Key Stage 2 are able to attend a range of residential experiences. We are an inclusive school meeting the differing needs of children.
Arranging a visit to Upperby Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk.
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