KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover – commencing as soon as possible)

Greswold Primary School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (221)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to U3 (£32,916 to £51,048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a full-time upper key Stage2 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave starting as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position, subject to the return of the substantive post holder.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and reflective teacher to join a welcoming and collaborative school for a fixed period. We are looking for someone who is creative, enthusiastic and passionate about inclusive practice, and who can make a positive contribution to pupils’ academic, emotional and social development during the maternity cover period.

The successful applicant will be paid on the Main to Upper Pay Range (M1–U3), currently £32,916 to £51,048, dependent on experience. Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers as well as experienced teachers. Please note that the school does not automatically recognise pay portability.

Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed via the email address below.

How to Apply

Applications should be completed using the attached application form (please note CV's are not accepted) and submitted by post or email to jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 @ 12pm

What the school offers its staff

Greswold Primary School is a large, ethnically diverse school located close to the centre of Solihull. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, where every child and every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. Our vision is simple but powerful: to create a learning community where every child really does matter.

Our BRICKS values —Belonging, Respect, Independence, Curiosity, Kindness and Success— underpin all aspects of school life and shape our curriculum, relationships and decision-making. Inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of these values and inform how we support children with diverse needs and how we work together as a school community.

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

Solihull MBC and Greswold Primary School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 322 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Person Spec.pdf - 74 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greswold Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 680 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greswold Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 705 4738
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greswold-primary-school

Greswold is a large, successful, ethnically diverse primary school near to the centre of Solihull whose vision is to provide an inclusive learning environment where every child really does matter. Our BRICKS values of belonging, respect, independence, curiosity, kindness and success are at the heart of everything we do.

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