Reception Teacher (Part-time Maternity Cover)

Gleadless Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2EJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  16 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Approx. Dec 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Gleadless Primary School are seeking an excellent and committed teacher to start in January 2026. This is a part-time maternity cover post.

Gleadless Primary School is a two-form entry school with approximately 400 pupils on roll, situated to the south east of the city. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive staff team. Our children love to learn and enjoy school and we build strong relationships with our families and community. On 1st February 2024, Gleadless became a part of Sheffield South East Trust (SSET). SSET unites six other local schools (Manor Lodge Primary, Wybourn Primary, Norfolk Primary, Phillimore Primary, Woodhouse West Primary and Acres Hill Primary). These schools work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools. The Trust aims for schools to grow and flourish, by being individual and closely aligned with their community, whilst having strong capacity with other similar local schools. More information about our school can be found on our school website: http://www.gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.

We are looking for:

• Outstanding classroom practitioners who aim high for every pupil in all aspects of school life

• An ability to inspire and enthuse all children so learning is a rich and enjoyable experience

• A proven track record in improving outcomes for pupils, regardless of their background

• A commitment to engaging with all our parents and building community trust

• Teachers who enjoy working within a team of hardworking and engaged colleagues

• Teachers with are committed to making the most of opportunities to develop as engaged professionals within a school team that is recognised for its creative and collaborative approach

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work

• The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes

• A professional and committed staff and governor team

• A supportive community who want the best for their children

• Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best

• Regular, high quality professional development opportunities

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.

Upload additional documents

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

teacher job description.doc - 62 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching staff application form - SSET.docx - 67.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Maternity Cover Advert - Reception Teacher - Dec 2025 (2).pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gleadless Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 438 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gleadless Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142396130
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gleadless-primary-school-sheffield

Arranging a visit to Gleadless Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.

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