Maternity Cover Teacher
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hrs / week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M3 - UPR 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity
- Ensure that teaching responds to the strengths and needs of all pupils, using effective differentiation strategies and adaptations.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment, providing regular feedback to support pupil progress
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school, developing positive professional relationships
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Excellent subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the primary curriculum
- Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality lessons
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- A commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to grow as a practitioner
Desired Qualities:
- Highly motivated, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A reflective practitioner who is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
- Ambition and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the school
We are looking for a talent practitioner who is hard working, energetic and ready for their next new career adventure.
Hard working, enthusiastic, caring teachers are encouraged to visit and meet the team before applying.
What the school offers its staff
St Paul’s Primary School is a safer recruitment employer who will prioritise safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Primary School is a safer recruitment employer who will prioritise safeguarding. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. The role is engaging with pupils in regulated activity and it is an offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from this type of activity. As part of the selection process, senior leaders may carry out online checks of candidates’ social media accounts. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references, one of which should be your last employer.
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 St Paul's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Paul's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 273784
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is an Academy of 425 children with a deep rooted Christian vison that underpins all that we do, beautiful grounds and a supportive local community. We are a school that encourages professional development;
A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.
“St Paul’s will always be a loving school where children are safe, motivated to learn by an inspirational curriculum and where standards are high. Christian Values will be implicit and explicit and will guide policy and practice in every facet of the school’s daily life, from class time to
lunchtime to home time.”
Arranging a visit to St Paul's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk.
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