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Maternity Cover Teacher

St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme, Manchester, M14 6HW

57 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 March 2026

• Latest start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 fte
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful person will have high expectations for drawing out the very best from our children and the vision to deliver a rich, cross-curricular curriculum. We offer a responsive and dynamic curriculum, so confidence in adapting and enhancing learning to meet the needs of all pupils is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of teaching within the EYFS (essential)

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early reading and phonics, including experience of the Little Wandle programme

• Have an understanding of continuous provision

• Have an understanding of the Mastering Number approach (desirable)

• Have evidence of successful teaching experience

• Be able to support and help develop a vision for outstanding education which promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development

• Be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive practice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Excellent opportunities for CPD

• A supportive staff team and Governing Body

• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn

• A school which fosters strong community cohesion

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.

St James’ C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a reflective, dynamic individual to join our dedicated team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our EYFS team, teaching our Reception class on a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that every child reaches their full potential by developing a love for learning within a vibrant, exciting classroom environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St James' C of E School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme website
• Email address: j.westhead@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 224 6173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-primary-school-birch-in-rusholme

The Community of Saints Church of England Federation

Our schools:
St James' C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Rusholme, Manchester. Our ethos is captured perfectly by Matthew 22, verse 39 - Love your neighbour. We believe that people who love their neighbours as they do themselves are rich in confidence, resilience, empathy and heart. They are positive people who wish want to make the world a better place, trying to understand others and respecting who they are.
We are a school where everyone is striving for excellence together. We want the best possible outcomes for our children – academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically.

St Philip’s C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Hulme, Manchester. If you have not already had the opportunity to come to look at our school in action during the school day, our classrooms are hives of activity, full of creativity, learning and laughter, making our school an exciting place to be. At our heart is 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Let all that you do be done in love.”
It is our school’s priority that the education our children receive will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education. However, it is equally important that all our children are constantly immersed in wonderful experiences that allow them to grow into enthusiastic and successful individuals.

Arranging a visit to St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.westhead@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk.

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