KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Marlfields Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic year 1 class teacher who will be able to make a significant contribution to our happy and forward-thinking school. This will be maternity cover from April 2026 until the end of Spring Term 2027.

The successful candidate will:

Be first and foremost an excellent and inspirational classroom practitioner

Value the delivery of an enriched, progressive and broad curriculum

Have experience of working in Key Stage 1

Be able to work flexibly and supportively as part of a team.

Demonstrate an energy and understanding which ensures all children in their care achieve the very highest outcomes both personally and academically.

Be committed to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

In return, we can offer:

• Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved and who have good attitudes towards their learning
• Dedicated, hardworking, happy and highly professional team of teaching, support and office staff
• A wide range of high quality support and professional development opportunities offered within and across the Children First Learning Partnership.
• A wide range of resources, including full time TA’s and outdoor areas
• Parents who value the school
• Strong community links.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please make an appointment by contacting the school office on 01260 633120.

The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 27th February 2026

Shortlisting Date: Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd March 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

Marlfields Primary Academy takes the safeguarding and welfare of children extremely seriously. Everyone who comes into contact with our children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners ensure their approach within the academy is child centred. We recognise that we form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. This responsibility also ensures we are aware of the behaviour of all in the school community and we maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’.

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 Marlfields Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marlfields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marlfields-primary-school

At Marlfields Primary Academy we strive for excellence in all we do in school and in the wider community. We provide a place where all can achieve their potential, develop their mind, be creative and cultivate their interests.

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