KS1 TEACHER 0.6FTE MATERNITY COVER

St Marys CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 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: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,749.00 - £237,333.00 Annually (FTE)

KS1 TEACHER 0.6FTE MATERNITY COVER job summary

KS1 TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER - 3 DAYS PER WEEK - 2 TERMS - SEPTEMBER 2026 TO APRIL 2027

PLEASE SEE RECRUITMENT PACK FOR FULL DETAILS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME AND VISIT THE SCHOOL, WE ARE HOLDING APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS ON FRIDAY 22ND MAY. PLEASE PHONE THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 01939 250323 TO ARRANGE.

Core Purpose of Role:

• Support high-quality early years learning by assisting with planned activities and routines in line with the framework.
• Work directly with children to support their learning, development, and well-being, either individually or in small groups.
• Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development, encouraging confidence, independence, and positive relationships.
• Support children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, or other barriers) to ensure access to the curriculum.
• Assist with observation and assessment of children’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher or Key Person.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers to support continuity of care and learning.
• Contribute to planning and preparation of activities and resources to meet the developmental needs of children.
• Support routines and transitions, such as snack times, toileting, and group activities, to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Promote positive behaviour and model expected conduct for children in line with the setting’s policies.

Duties:

• Support children’s learning and development
• Work with individuals or small groups to provide focused support
• Encourage children’s independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments and reports.
• Support children during routines and transitions (snack times, toileting, outdoor play, circle time).
• Contribute ideas for activities that enhance learning and development.
• Help set up, maintain, and tidy learning areas and resources.
• Ensure the learning environment is safe, inclusive, and stimulating for all children.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies, reporting concerns promptly.
• Promote positive behaviour and model appropriate conduct for children.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, other LSAs, and external professionals to support children’s needs.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting continuity of learning and care.
• Support transition processes for children starting or leaving the setting

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 St Marys CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-cofe-primary-school-shrewsbury

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