Teacher - Maternity Cover

St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

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 fixed role to cover a maternity leave and is available from 1st June 2026 for a period of up to 1 year. The position is initially full time until October, whereafter it will be 0.6 FTE until June 2027.

About us

St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a primary school located in Wilford. We are an Ofsted-rated good school. We are a fantastic place to work and have:

• 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.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

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 benefit including:

• 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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9.00am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself the amazing children and staff team in our school and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact the school office on 0115 9152961 to 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

The Trust and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 are required for successful applicants.

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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-and-nursery-school-ng11-7ab

Our vision is to provide the best Catholic education for every child enabling them to: be happy, achieve highly, reach their full potential and beyond, feel safe, respected and cared for, to know and spread God’s love while respecting the beliefs and cultures of others. Everything we do is rooted in Christian Values and we follow Christ’s example in every aspect of our school life. In this way we will enable our pupils to grow academically, socially, morally & spiritually. To develop the skills they need in order to become independent, confident, lifelong learners who are fully equipped to be successful and make a valuable contribution to the parish, local community and wider society. We believe every child is created in the likeness of God and we respect, value and encourage every individual whilst working together as a whole school community.

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