Teacher (Maternty cover)

Mount Pleasant Primary, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BY

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher (Maternty cover) job summary

The Post:Class Teacher - KS2

Contract Type: Maternity leave cover

Contract: 5 days a week - Monday - Friday

Work Base: Mount Pleasant Primary School, Shrewsbury

Required : January 2027 - January 2028

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Teacher to cover Maternity leave in our upper KS2 class..

Are you a committed, enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, who holds the uniqueness of each child at the heart of your teaching?

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational KS2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027, who is passionate about providing the very best possible education for our fantastic pupils. If you want to be part of something exciting and special, then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher who will inspire, challenge and nurture our children, ensuring that every pupil is supported to thrive and reach their full potential. You will share our commitment to developing pupils’ skills across the curriculum, helping them to become resilient, thoughtful, creative and independent learners, well-prepared for life beyond the classroom. We value kindness, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, and believe that these qualities help to create a happy, supportive and inspiring workplace. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to provide a rich and engaging curriculum, create exciting enrichment opportunities and build meaningful relationships with our children, families and colleagues.

We are looking for a dedicated team player who cares about everybody, embraces opportunities to make a difference and is excited to contribute to our school community. In return, you will become part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, committed to providing an exceptional education and ensuring that every child feels valued, happy and able to succeed.

If you are ready to bring your passion, creativity and commitment to our school, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

All applications should be made online through MYNEWTERM. Please refer to the vacancy page on the school website www.mountpleasant.shropshire.sch.uk and click onto the vacancy where you will be able to apply directly. CVs will not be accepted.

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 Mount Pleasant Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mount Pleasant Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mount-pleasant-primary-shrewsbury

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