Full Time Lower KS2 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Bexton Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DB

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Full Time Lower KS2 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Full Time Lower KS2 Class Teacher

Temporary contract to cover maternity leave

Join our Team at Bexton Primary School and Nursery!

Bexton Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful place to work. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive ethos, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a true love of learning. Located in the historic market town of Knutsford, our vibrant two-form entry primary school is easily accessible via several motorway networks.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our wonderful team from September 2026.

The successful candidate will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner and be eager to develop innovative ideas that engage and enthuse children; be inspirational, well-motivated and have good organisational and interpersonal skills. It is essential that they are committed to raising standards and attainment for all children and be prepared to play an active part in all aspects of school life.

In return, at Bexton, we offer:

• A strong values-led curriculum
• A happy, supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Wonderful pupils who work hard and make excellent academic progress
• A commitment to professional growth, with high-quality CPD

Bexton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a Social Media check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Business Manager, Mrs. Arran Rimmer, at businessmanager@bexton.cheshire.sch.uk for further information and to arrange tours of the school. Applications must be made via MyNewTerm.

Tours of school (by request):

• 4.30pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026
• 4.30pm on Thursday 7th May 2026

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interviews are expected to take place: Tuesday 19th May 2026

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 Bexton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bexton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bexton-primary-school-knutsford

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