Year 4 Class Teacher to cover Maternity Cover

St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2YL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  27 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,536.20 Annually (FTE)

Year 4 Class Teacher to cover Maternity Cover job summary

St Oswald’s CE Primary School is part of the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust. We provide a safe, inclusive environment to enable everyone in our school community to aspire to achieve their full potential.

The Governing Body of St Oswald’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and experienced teacher to work as part of a job share from September 2025 in a Year 4 class. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. This person must be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need. The ability to be able to coordinate a curriculum area is essential.

St Oswald’s CE Primary School is a friendly, caring school. We deliver an excellent, exciting education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with delightful children as part of a dedicated and inspired staff team.

The successful candidate will:

be an excellent classroom practitioner with both high expectations and experience of working in KS2

be passionate about outstanding teaching and learning

be truly committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils

have excellent English and Maths skills

be sensitive to the needs of individual learners

be able to deliver high quality learning opportunities

be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun

be able to ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation

have the ability to deal positively with children, parents and staff

adhere to and support whole school policies and practices

be able to work effectively as part of a team

be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils

contribute to raising standards and believe every child should have the opportunity to achieve their very best

have excellent interpersonal, organisation, communication and time management skills

able to support existing staff by taking on the leadership of a subject area

We can offer:

opportunity for individualised CPD and other training

a caring, committed, friendly and hard working staff

happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning

a supportive Governing Body

St Oswald’s Church of England Primary 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. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

For further information, a detailed job description and application form please contact the school office on 01562 751056 or email office@st-oswalds.dowmat.education

Online applications accepted only via My New Term.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school.

Closing date for applications: Midday 27th April 2025.

Shortlisting: Monday 28th April 2025.

Interviews to take place on Thursday 8th May 2025

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Oswald's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Oswald's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-oswald-s-cofe-primary-school

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