Temporary Teacher (Maternity Cover)
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0NWThis job expired on 13 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 9:42am
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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
- Email address
- gail.leigh@st-marys.oldham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01616816663
St Mary's RC Primary School in Failsworth is a Voluntary Academy for children aged 3-11, located at Clive Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NW. The school has a capacity of 480 students. It has a Roman Catholic religious character.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gail.leigh@st-marys.oldham.sch.uk.
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