Year 4 teacher - maternity cover

St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community), Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,196.00 Annually (FTE) Hours will increase over the year

Year 4 teacher - maternity cover job summary

St Martins School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 4 Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious primary team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to teach a wonderful class of eager learners in our thriving all-through school, where children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who can create engaging and inclusive learning experiences, foster a love of learning, and help every child achieve their full potential. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will be supported by a collaborative team committed to delivering the very best outcomes for pupils.

Why St Martins?

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who value teamwork.
• Access to excellent facilities and resources.
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider life of our all-through school.
• A strong commitment to our vision of creating Safe, Thoughtful and Motivated learners.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Plans and delivers engaging and inspiring lessons.
• Creates a positive and nurturing classroom culture.
• Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of every learner.
• Works effectively with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Has enthusiasm, energy and a genuine passion for primary education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is continuing to grow and develop, where staff are valued and supported to flourish professionally.

Come and be part of the St Martins journey and help shape the futures of our amazing Year 4 pupils.

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 St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 703 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martins-school-3-16-learning-community-oswestry

As a 3-16 through school at the heart of the community of St Martins, we are able to deliver child centred, individually tailored education because of our small size and unique position in the community.

The family ethos of the school surrounds all who work and study here creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. We value academic progress and social development equally .

Our children are individuals, respected for their differences and celebrated for their strengths. Within this caring family environment our children feel confident to push themselves to achieve the best they can, they enjoy an exciting and sometimes daring curriculum which challenges and stretches them. We love our school and we hope when you visit you will too

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