Teacher (maternity cover)

Staithes, Seton Community Primary School, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 5AU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 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 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days each week: Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 TO M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Has a good knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum, including good personal subject and pedagogical knowledge.
• Is committed to professional development and works well with colleagues to continuously reflect on and improve their own knowledge and skills
• Has a proven track record of raising attainment and accelerating progress for all children, including SEND and the most able
• Has an engaging and dynamic style of teaching which fosters independence and resilience
• Is able to make the most of our coastal and rural setting to give excellent opportunities to all children
• Has high standards for behaviour and high expectations of what children can achieve
• Is able to build good relationships with the whole school community to help keep children safe and ensure that they thrive academically and personally
• Is able to contribute to subject leadership

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching a mixed age class
• Any outdoor teaching qualification or experience, e.g. Forest Schools or Beach Schools

What the school offers its staff

• Tailored support from our Headteacher, your fellow colleagues and development opportunities across the area in partnership with the Yorkshire Coast Education Partnership.
• An opportunity to see the unique and huge opportunity that exists here at Seton School. All the support, energy and tenacity you will need is here for you to tap into.
• A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect.
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who thrive in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.

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.

This role is a maternity cover in a mixed age class of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 children.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Safeguarding Statement.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description.pdf - 51.7 KB (opens in new tab)

SCPS_Person Specification_Teacher.docx - 36.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Staithes, Seton Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 61 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Staithes, Seton Community Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@seton.n-yorks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01947840257
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/staithes-seton-community-primary-school

Here at Seton Community Primary School we appoint enthusiastic and committed staff, who can deliver excellent standards, motivate and inspire our pupils in all areas of their learning and development.

Arranging a visit to Staithes, Seton Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@seton.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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