13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    3 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 6.5 hours per week working Fridays

Contract type

Fixed term - April 2026 to April 2027 (potentially) - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment?

Are you looking to further your experience in Year 1?

Would you like to be part of a strong supportive team committed to learning that ‘Makes a Difference’ to pupils and the world they live in?

If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are a happy, nurturing and inclusive school that is dedicated to providing a creative curriculum and a stimulating environment which enables our pupils to thrive. There is a warm, friendly atmosphere at the school and our children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a teacher to cover maternity leave who:

* is an excellent practitioner who can make a real difference to our team

* is passionate about raising achievement for all children

* is committed to working as part of a team

* has a caring and friendly nature with children and adults

* can create a stimulating environment which facilitates high quality learning

* is willing to take part in all aspects of school life

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

* the opportunity to be imaginative and innovative

* inquisitive, friendly and motivated children who love to learn

* a very supportive team who are committed to taking our school forward

*supportive parents who appreciate all we do for their children

* interested, appreciative and very supportive Governors

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

Perton First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Perton First School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
Education phase
Primary school
School size
277 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 9
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01902 500450

Perton First School is a happy, successful and popular first school located in the village of Perton. We have 385 pupils on roll from 2 - 9 years.

Arranging a visit to Perton First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@perton-first.staffs.sch.uk.

School location

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