Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Whirley Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JL

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to teach a wonderful class of enthusiastic and well-behaved children within our supportive and welcoming school community. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced colleagues and will play a key role in continuing to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for our pupils.

Whilst the role is due to commence in October 2026, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to begin working with us earlier to support transition arrangements and ensure a smooth handover.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Has a secure knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Creates engaging and inclusive learning experiences that inspire children to achieve their best.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continual professional development.
• Will contribute positively to the wider life of our school community.

In return, we can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school.
• A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development.
• A school that places children, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school improvement and enrichment opportunities.

Whirley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references will be sought prior to appointment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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 Whirley Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whirley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whirley-primary-school-macclesfield

Whirley is a welcoming, one-form entry school with a committed staff and pupils who embrace curiosity and challenge in all we do. Our school motto is ‘Off to a flying start’ - which we all live by.

Whirley was judged by Ofsted to be 'Good' in July 2022. The report commented that pupils thrive at this happy and harmonious school. As a key part of our local community, we have strong relationships with families, local schools and local partners, ensuring that we are an active and visible presence beyond the classroom.

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