Temporary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0NW

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5hrs per week Monday - Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - Approx 9 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

Strongly committed to enriching the Catholic life of our school
An excellent teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the Primary curriculum
Inclusive, nurturing and caring in their approach
Inspiring and reflective in their classroom practice
Committed to fostering high standards of academic achievement and behaviour
Flexible and creative with excellent communication skills
Able to inspire and support our dedicated team
A highly organised, motivational and proven team player
Keen to further develop classroom practice and leadership skills

What the school offers its staff

A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
Fantastic, motivated children who are eager to learn
A collaborative, supportive working environment and positive ethos
A warm, friendly and talented staff team who will support you.
Inclusive and innovative practices, working alongside other Catholic schools and wider teaching school partnerships
A Leadership Team that are committed to supporting and developing you
Excellent professional development opportunities
Excellent opportunities for CPD, including for those on the Early Careers Framework

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.