Y4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Teignmouth Primary School, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale - Fixed term contract 1st January 2027 until 18th July 2027 – Maternity Cover

Y4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Maternity Cover Teacher to teach in our vibrant community primary school. This is a unique opportunity to shape the futures of our children, working as part of a small collaborative and supportive staff team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an inspirational, forward‑thinking classroom practitioner, committed to high‑quality inclusive teaching and learning
• Plans and delivers excellent lessons that enable all pupils to make strong progress and flourish, academically, socially and emotionally
• Holds high expectations of achievement and behaviour, championing dignity, respect and justice for every child
• Is a proactive team player, open to coaching, reflection and professional growth

We offer

• A rewarding role in a positive environment.
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Regular instructional coaching and ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusive education, values every child’s potential, and are ready to make a real difference — we would love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about our school please visit:homepage - Teignmouth Primary.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th October at 9.00am. Interviews will be held on site on Wednesday 21st October, and more details will be given to successful applicants. For an informal discussion about this opportunity or a tour of the school, please contact Luke Marchant, Headteacher via email luke.marchant@teignmouthschool.co.uk.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Teignmouth Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Teignmouth Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teignmouth-community-school-mill-lane

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