Teacher - Maternity Cover

Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DS

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Teacher Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Teacher Scale

Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring teacher to join our team as a Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover). This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school where children are at the heart of every decision, relationships are valued and staff are supported to flourish professionally.

At our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the positive culture we have created, the ambition we hold for all pupils and the strong relationships that exist between staff, children and families. We are proud to be a school where every child is known as an individual and where high expectations are matched by nurture, care and support.

We are looking for a teacher who:

- Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning.

- Has high expectations for all children and believes every child can succeed.

- Creates an engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

- Demonstrates a strong understanding of effective curriculum design and pedagogy.

- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Is reflective, resilient and committed to their own professional development.

- Contributes positively to the wider life of the school and embraces teamwork.

- Shares our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child.

In return, we can offer:

- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn.

- A caring school community rooted in strong Christian values.

- A welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care for one another.

- A committed leadership team who place equal importance on pupil achievement and staff wellbeing.

- High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your practice.

- Strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community.

- A nurturing environment where children and adults are encouraged to learn, develop and flourish together.

Whether you are an experienced teacher seeking a new opportunity or an Early Career Teacher at the start of your professional journey, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to developing talent and providing the support, guidance and professional development needed for teachers to thrive and flourish.

For more information please see attached documents.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 218 pupils
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coalbrookdale-and-ironbridge-cofe-primary-academy

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