Teacher (Primary) Maternity Cover

Messingham Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3TN

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months - until post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £42,057.00
• Pay scale: M1 - M5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are interested in a candidate who:

• can show dedication and a caring approach towards ensuring all our pupils are valued

• is a highly driven, dedicated, reflective and skilful practitioner

• believes in the vision of an inclusive school which enables every child to have an equal opportunity to reach his or her full potential

• can inspire, motivate and challenge children to be the best that they can be

• is able to work successfully with strategic senior team (SST), colleagues and parents in order to raise standards

• is passionate about continuous professional development

• can offer a commitment to the wider school community

• has excellent communication and organisation skills

What the school offers its staff

There is a rich history of Education in Messingham village with the first school being built in the early 1900’s.Our current Primary School was built only 12 years ago to join together the separate Infant and Junior Schools into one Primary School.We are now fortunate to have a modern building, and we are well resourced to meet the challenges of a forward thinking Primary School.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Messingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Messingham Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/messingham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Messingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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