KS1 Maternity Cover Teacher

Acre Hall Primary School, Manchester, M41 6NA

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

KS1 Maternity Cover Teacher job summary

Acre Hall Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract for the full academic year starting September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a caring and hardworking staff team that is dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, has high expectations for all pupils, and can create a positive and engaging classroom environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

At Acre Hall, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, strong relationships with families, and commitment to supporting both pupils and staff to thrive. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive leadership team and colleagues who value teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to begin or continue their teaching journey in a nurturing and supportive school environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching and learning in KS1
• Have high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to inclusion and supporting the needs of all learners
• Demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent classroom practice
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life

In return, Acre Hall Primary School offers:

• Friendly and welcoming pupils
• A supportive and experienced staff team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration
• A positive and inclusive school culture

We would love to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic, caring and ready to make a positive impact within our school community.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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 Acre Hall Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 292 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acre Hall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acre-hall-primary-school-manchester

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