Teacher - Maternity Cover

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9FN

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  26 January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

About this Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.

This is a full time, fixed term starting from 26 January 2027 for a period of up to 1 year. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

About us

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is a primary school located in Bulwell, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

We are a fantastic place to work:

Incredible Children - Work with enthusiastic, curious, and kind-hearted students who make every day rewarding. Their energy, creativity, and love for learning create a truly special environment.
A Supportive School Family - Join a warm and inclusive team where staff, students, and parents work together to create a nurturing learning environment.
Opportunities to Grow - We invest in our staff through training, mentoring, and career development programs, helping you reach your full potential.
A Place to Inspire and Be Inspired - Every day is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in the next generation.

You will:

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
• Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (MPS)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

  Interview Date: 25 November 2026

  Closing Date: 13 November 2026, 12pm

  Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact admin@ourladyops.nottingham.sch.uk or call on 0115 915 0500 arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

  You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

  This role is to cover a maternity leave and is available for up to 1 year. The role may end earlier should the maternity leave end for any reason.

  We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.

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 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-catholic-primary-school-nottingham

At Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Academy you are guaranteed a warm welcome. First and foremost, we are a Catholic school, rooted firmly in the gospel values of love and respect. We put the interests and needs of our children first and we strive to do all we possibly can to encourage them to fulfil their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. We seek to live out our school motto – ‘Learn to Love and Love to Learn’ in all we do.

We want our children to learn and flourish in an environment where they are inspired to take on challenge, build upon successes and learn from mistakes. We celebrate individual achievements and talents. High standards of behaviour and learning are maintained at all times to ensure every child makes substantial progress during their time with us. We are ambitious for all our pupils and there is a determination to succeed in all aspects of our work. Our children have excellent educational experiences during their time at Our Lady’s and these help equip them for the next stage of their education and their longer term futures.

To find out more about our lovely school, please visit our website on: www.ourladyopsbulwell.com

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