Maternity Cover Teacher

Messingham Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3TN

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - January 2026 to July 31st 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M2 £32,916 to £34,823 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a wonderful opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about providing engaging learning experiences and helping every child to thrive and achieve their best.

What the school offers its staff

Our values underpin all that we do — from how we nurture and inspire our children to how we work together as a staff team. We are proud of our enthusiastic pupils, supportive families, and committed staff who create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

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.

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About Messingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Messingham Primary School website
• Email address: SBM@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01724 762818
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/messingham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Messingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SBM@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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