Temporary Key stage 1 Class Teacher (Maternity cover)
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2NW20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until the maternity leave ends - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- M1 to M6 (£32,916 to £45,352 p.a.)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors of Pear Tree Primary School seek to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner, who has the desire and commitment to join their hardworking and welcoming team from October 2026.
The school is committed to find the right teacher for Pear Tree School; therefore applications will be considered from teachers at every stage of their career. This post would be suitable for Early Career Teachers as well as Recently Qualified Teachers as we prioritise continuous professional development and support for staff.
Pear Tree Primary School is a popular one form entry school in Stapeley, Nantwich. Our children are well behaved, great fun and eager to learn. We have a talented, hardworking and friendly staff, and a supportive governing board. Parental and school expectations are high at Pear Tree and the person appointed must be able to meet these expectations. In return our staff are highly valued and are offered excellent training, coaching and support from the whole team.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Outstanding, creative practice
- Resilience and commitment to securing the highest possible standards for our children
- Secure knowledge of curriculum planning and delivery
- The ability to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities
- The ability to adapt learning to suit the needs of all learners
- Excellent organisation, time management and assessment strategies
- Good communication skills
- The enthusiasm and drive to be part of our exciting future
If you believe that you possess the necessary qualities to meet the requirements of this post and you are aligned with our values, then we welcome your application.
Any queries should be made to Human Resources, via HR@thecornoviitrust.org
Pear Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Further information and the online application form can be found on the Trust’s website www.thecornoviitrust.org
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. If you would like to visit the school please call the school office 01270 906120 to arrange a tour.
- 17thSeptember, 1:30pm
- 21stSeptember, 10am
- 24thSeptember, 4pm
Please note that we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice.
A full job description and person specification can be found on the attached application pack, or please visit our website 'The Cornovii Trust' for more information.
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust. You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.
You will also have full access to our rewards package:
Learning and development
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Support staff are part of Cheshire pension fund (LGPS) You receive a guaranteed pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme. The fund provides you with a guaranteed future income.
The LGPS is provided by your employer who pay a large part of the cost for providing the excellent range of benefits. It is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or working for other employers participating in the scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to structured counselling sessions.
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel
Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays. Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich.
Flu vaccinations
All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 223 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
- Phone number
- 01270 906120
Arranging a visit to Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org.
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