Y2 Maternity Cover for 1 term (Possibility of 2-day job share from Jan 27)
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: From Sept 26 the role is full time for the Autumn Term. (From Jan 27 there is a possibility of this becoming a 2-day job share when the maternity leave has ended)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 term - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale Salary dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the national curriculum and the ethos of a Catholic school.
- Support the faith life of the school, fostering pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Plan, prepare, and assess lessons effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Create a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school community such as supporting school Masses on Sunday mornings at various dates throughout the year.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher (QTS essential).
- Demonstrate a commitment to the vision and values of Catholic education (being a practising Catholic is desirable but not essential).
- Have experience of teaching at Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
- Be passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations for all pupils.
- Be able to inspire, motivate, and support children to achieve their best.
- Be an excellent communicator and a team player.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A welcoming and faith-filled school community.
- Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
- A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff
- A supportive community which has strong links with parents and Parish
- A proactive approach to your Professional Development
- An active and supportive Governing Body
- Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
- Thorough and supportive induction process
- Commitment to staff well-being and workload
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement.
We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2026. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
All references are followed up using a pre-interview safeguarding enquiry form if called to interview and if appointed a more thorough reference will be sought.
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 Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School website
- Email address
- info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 816880
We are a much sought after, small one-form entry Catholic primary school in Halesowen. We have strong links to the parish of Our Lady and St Kenelm as well as our sister church, Our Lady of Lourdes, Old Hill. We are a dynamic, innovative staff who put the children at the heart of every decision we make. We work strongly as a team and excel in developing leaders at all levels.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk.
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