Cover Teacher EYFS/KS1 1 year fixed term

Christ Church Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 6.5 hours per week (1 full day Wednesday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 (potential to become permanent)
• Pay scale: MS1 - MS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a passionate class teacher to cover PPA/ directed time work in our EYFS/KS1 provision delivering high quality lessons whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our youngest pupils.

Christ Church Primary School is located in the heart of Burton-upon-Trent, in the middle of a vibrant, multi-cultural and supportive community. We are pleased to be able to offer an excellent opportunity to join our hardworking and dedicated team as we continue on our journey to outstanding.

The Governors of Christ Church primary School would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

• Is an outstanding EYFS/KS1 classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others
• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success
• Is a caring professional
• Has a clear understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum
• Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning
• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach
• Will be committed to extra-curricular activities
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team

A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate, please contact the school to make an appointment on 01283 247400.

To apply for this post please download the school’s application form.

Closing date: 12pm noon – Wednesday 10th June 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Please send completed application and recruitment and monitoring forms to s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk or post to

Christ Church Primary School

Dale Street

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3TE

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Friendly, talented and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• A forward-thinking school that has excellent relationships with its community
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• A caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils
• Strong supportive parents and Governors
• A strong commitment of professional development and support for the right candidate who has the aspiration to further develop their leadership skills

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person specification Teacher 2025.docx - 78.6 KB (opens in new tab)

HR Recruitment Forms - Equality Diversity Monitoring Form.docx - 40.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Job description EYFS-KS1 - 2025.docx - 80.7 KB (opens in new tab)

HR Recruitment - Application Form Endeavour V2 October 2025.docx - 81.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Christ Church Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 315 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ Church Primary School website
• Email address: s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01283247400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-primary-school-de14-3te

Arranging a visit to Christ Church Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk.

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