Teacher - Maternity Cover

This is a full-time, fixed-term teaching post covering maternity leave at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, a Good-rated school in a Catholic multi-academy trust. The work centres on classroom teaching that adapts to every pupil's needs, with strong working relationships built with children, parents and colleagues. The contract runs for up to a year from January 2027 and may end early if the leave does.

Sponsorship is not available, and successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

• Teach classes and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils
• Put children at the heart of planning and teaching
• Raise standards across teaching and learning
• Manage behaviour using a positive approach
• Build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Plan and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team
• Support the aims and vision of Catholic education in the school and wider trust
• Help make school life positive, rewarding and enjoyable for all pupils

• Strong subject knowledge and a knowledgeable approach to teaching
• Creative, forward-thinking teaching practice with a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to behaviour management
• Commitment to raising standards for pupils
• Willingness to support the aims and vision of Catholic education

• Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment checks including online searches

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Nationally agreed teacher terms and conditions for pay
• Top-tier CPD tailored to individual development
• Training, mentoring and career development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme covering emotional, financial and legal support
• Staff discounts
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Supportive team and leadership that values teachers' expertise