KS2 Teacher - Maternity cover

St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers main scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Laurence's Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis for 32.5 hours.

The successful candidate will: Deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with KS2 curriculum, Create a supportive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment and work collaboratively will colleagues, parents and carers, with evidence of consistently good/outstanding practice to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated and committed classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. The post will be to work in KS2 Y5 for 5 days per week.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an exemplary classroom practitioner who can inspire and motivate our children.
• is dynamic, flexible and creative and has a clear understanding of effective practice
• has proven ability to improve teaching and learning and raise standards
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• is keen to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Has an experience of leadership of a core curriculum subject, in particular mathematics.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01584872766, or contact via email: admin@st-laurenceprimary.com

Application forms can be obtained from the school. All applications should be returned directly to the school. Applications will also be accepted via email.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding working environment, with a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. This includes

Membership of a generous pension scheme

Access to the blue light card discount

A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

A welcoming, inclusive school community where staff are valued and supported.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job description KS2 class teacher Y5.pdf - 87.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Laurence CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Laurence CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@st-laurenceprimary.com
• Phone number: 01584872766
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-laurence-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Laurence CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-laurenceprimary.com.

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