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Year 1 Teacher 100% Maternity Cover

Greystones Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7GL

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• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  7 June 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - until March 2023 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale - £25,714 to £36,961

Year 1 Teacher 100% Maternity Cover job summary

Required from 1st September 2022, the school governors are seeking to appoint an excellent, committed and experienced teacher to join the Key Stage 1 Phase Team on a temporary basis to cover the maternity leave of one of our teachers with full responsibility for a Year 1 class.

This job is likely to last until August 2023, in line with the expected return date of the permanent staff member on maternity leave.

We need a teacher who:
- has a strong knowledge of primary teaching and learning, especially in Year 1
- has a strong knowledge of developing early reading and phonics
- can demonstrate high quality creative teaching and learning
- is highly motivated and will contribute to the continual improvement of the school
- is able to support the positive ethos and values of the school
- will be able to ensure excellent progress and promote the success of every child in the class

You will get:
- the opportunity to work in a dynamic learning-focused school with an excellent reputation
- supportive leadership
- the opportunity to develop your career
- the chance to work with keen and enthusiastic children and a strong caring and very supporting team

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

Greystones is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates should disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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About Greystones Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greystones Primary School website
• Email address: work@greystonesprimary.com
• Phone number: 0114 2663413
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greystones-primary-school

Greystones Primary School is a three-form entry school situated in the south west leafy suburbs of Sheffield, approximately two miles from city centre, serving cosmopolitan and aspirational neighbourhood, with an on-roll number of 619 pupils in December 2025.

Our wonderful Edwardian buildings have undergone significant improvements in recent years, culminating in a major expansion project which was completed March 2016.

The school is supported by strong dedicated networks of parental involvement, led by a core Leadership Team comprising Headteacher (newly appointed in January 2024), Deputy Head, Assistant Head and Business Manager, with a wider extended leadership structure of Phase Leaders for FS2, KS1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2 and Inclusion/SEND.

The school has an integrated resource for hearing impaired and deaf children staffed directly Sheffield Hearing Service.

The school is currently closely working with Peak Edge Academy Trust, with which it will convert to Academy Status in early 2026.

Lots more information about can be found on our public website at www.greystonesprimary.com

Arranging a visit to Greystones Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email work@greystonesprimary.com.

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