Teacher - Year 2 - Maternity Cover

The Deans Primary School, Manchester, M27 5TD

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 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
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - STPCD applicable
• Contract type: Fixed term - Ends 31.03.2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Mainscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Deans Primary School requires a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner;

• Values a teamwork approach;

• Has high standards of all pupils;

• Is committed to working with every child, including those who may need more support, to help them reach their potential: academically, socially and emotionally;

• Has the ability to form positive adult-pupil relationships;

• Will commit to building relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly school with highly skilled staff;

• An inclusive ethos where all stakeholders are committed to ensuring all children achieve their best;

• Continued professional development;

• Happy, friendly children who love learning.

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.

The Deans Primary School is looking to appoint an exceptional class teacher to come and join our fantastic school to cover a period of maternity leave . We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for professionals who have a passion for working with all children, including those with additional needs. We want someone who is caring, committed, has high aspirations and works well as part of a team.

If you require any further information on the roles then please contact our School Business Manager (0161464 3170) or email jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk. All applications for the position should be made by emailing a completed application form to jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk

• Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 12pm

• Shortlisting: Thursday 9th July in the afternoon.

• Interview date: Wednesday 15th July
  

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) check;
medical clearance;
online and social media check;
prohibition from teaching check;
right to work check;
satisfactory references

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.

Person Spec - Class Teacher - 2026.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Teacher (maternity cover) - September 2026.docx.pdf - 364 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Class teacher - 2026.pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Deans Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Deans Primary School website
• Email address: jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01614643170
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-deans-primary-school-manchester

The Deans Primary School, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a friendly, caring and inclusive primary school in Salford. We have a single form Nursery, and are then two form entry from Reception to Year 6, with a resourced provision for pupils from Reception to Year 2. We are a Flagship School for the Inclusion Quality Mark, and this is reflective of our commitment to help every child succeed to the very best of their ability. We are a newly built school with first class facilities and resources, including an excellent outdoor space and forest school area.

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