KS2 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DP

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 4 days per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M2-M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHER

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Evidenced in:

• application form

Qualified Teacher status.

Degree or Degree / PGCE.

Evidence of INSET and commitment to further professional development. E.g.

Mathematics/Science/Art Skills and Qualifications.

Experience

Evidenced in:

• letter of application
• interview
• portfolio/presentation

The Class Teacher must have experience of:

• Delivering high quality teaching within a school.
• Experience of working with SEN pupils within a whole class setting.
• Safeguarding in a Primary School.

In addition, the Class Teacher might have experience of:

• Teaching across the whole Primary age range.
• Working in partnership with parents.
• Working with children and young people in different settings.
• Working with children with specific SEN issues such as ADHD or Dyslexia.

Knowledge and understanding

Evidenced in:

• application form
• lesson observation
• interview

The Class Teacher must have knowledge and understanding of:

• The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• Effective teaching and learning styles.
• The monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
• What constitutes quality and high standards in learning within KS2 teaching and how to sustain this.
• The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.
• The positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders

In addition, the Class Teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of:

• Assessment tasks including curriculum tests.
• The links between schools and other agencies.
• Partner school and network meetings / activities including cross phase activities that enhance provision.

What the school offers its staff

St Oswalds Worleston CE Primary and Nursery school is part of Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT) which is a well-regarded and growing multi-academy trust of 32 primary schools across Cheshire, Wirral, Stockport, Tameside, Warrington and Halton. Our schools range from small village schools to large schools serving diverse urban areas. All are Church of England primary schools within the Diocese of Chester.

We inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the 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

As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.

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.

KS2 Teacher Maternity Cover Worleston St Oswalds .pdf - 585 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School website
• Email address: mjones@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-oswald-s-worleston-cofe-primary-school

St. Oswald's Worleston CE Primary School is a traditional church school set in the heart of rural Cheshire just north of Nantwich. St. Oswald's school was first built in 1897 during the Victorian Era and serves the local rural community with roughly 120 children attending the school at present. Our small school has its own Nursery and takes children from the age of 3 years old right through to the end of their Primary School journey. There is a dedicated Nursery setting and Reception Class and then children are educated in mixed age group classes with relatively small class sizes. Ours school mantra is 'We are a caring Christian family where we grow together'. This care and nurture of all members of our community is something that is lived out every day at our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged in order to see, first hand, the learning going on both inside and outside the classroom environment.

Arranging a visit to St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mjones@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk.

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