Teacher Y5/6 0.6 maternity cover

Chelford CofE Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9AY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (790)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days per week - days to be negotiated depending on successful applicant's circumstances.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Chelford CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and compassionate class teacher to cover the maternity leave of our Year 5/6 teacher. The vacancy is advertised for 3 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement, working alongside our Headteacher. Governors would welcome applications from recently qualified practitioners, as well as more experienced teachers, who have a desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ personal, social and academic development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who possesses a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The person appointed will be a strong team player; someone who is willing to work collaboratively alongside others and contribute to the wider development and extra-curricular life of the school. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities.

Our pupils are looking forward to working with a teacher who will:

• plan and deliver inspiring, exciting lessons that enable them to have fun whilst learning
• treat them fairly and with dignity at all times
• provide encouragement and belief to help instil learning and personal resilience
• model kindness, compassion and patience, and to support them when learning is difficult
• care for them and listen to their worries or concerns as a priority
• believe in their talents and aspirations for the future

Our Headteacher and School Governors are looking for a teacher who:

• recognises that happy children learn best and shows a commitment to prioritising the emotional wellbeing and happiness of all pupils
• a strong commitment to safeguarding pupils at all times
• is committed to providing engaging and stimulating learning experiences for pupils
• can inspire excellence in pupils’ outcomes - especially in supporting writing at Y6 EXS / GDS standard
• is committed to CPD to further develop their expertise
• shows a commitment to utilising technology to enhance teaching and learning across the whole curriculum - the successful candidate will make use of iPad as a tool for learning through our innovative 1:1 deployment
• thrives when working as part of a collaborative and harmonious team
• takes great pride in the presentation of their classroom and learning environment
• will relish the opportunity to play an active part in the wider aspects of school life - such as attending PTA events, residential visits etc…
• is able to offer opportunities that will enhance the School’s comprehensive extra-curricular provision
• Is committed to ensuring pupils achieve the best outcomes, specifically in writing at the greater depth standard

Our staff are looking for a colleague who:

• possesses a strong team ethic
• shares our belief that all pupils, regardless of their academic profile, have the right to share their talents and gifts and achieve their best
• possesses a sense of humour, is amenable and approachable
• is willing to share their own expertise for the benefit of others’ development

What the school offers its staff

Chelford CE Primary School is a small, rural, Christian school community that places the happiness of our pupils and staff at the heart of all we do. The growing popularity of the School is reflected in the increasing numbers being admitted across the year groups. We benefit from a small, yet dedicated team, who provide a nurturing, encouraging and inclusive environment in which our children thrive, both personally and academically. Currently, we have 84 pupils on roll, accommodated across 4 mixed-age classes: Reception; Year 1/2; Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. This position is for a Year 5/6 class, currently comprising 20 pupils.

Chelford CE Primary School is a happy place to learn and grow. We offer a modern, bright and well-appointed environment with well-resourced classrooms and facilities. Our most recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, praised our dedicated staff team, for providing a nurturing, encouraging and inclusive environment in which our children thrive, both personally and academically - indeed, our staff are friendly and welcoming and our pupils are a delight to teach! We benefit from a very supportive wider community including parents, PTA, St John the Evangelist Church, governors and other local organisations.

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

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Additional documents

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

Teacher mat leave 0.6.pdf - 4.96 MB (opens in new tab)

About Chelford CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chelford CofE Primary School website
• Email address: head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625861351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chelford-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Chelford CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk.

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