Baldwins Gate CE (VC) Primary School Year 4 Teacher (maternity cover) Location: Baldwins Gate CE (VC) Primary School Employer: Staffordshire County Council Post: Year 4 Teacher (maternity cover) Contract Type: Fixed Term Working hours: Full time 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026 Part time 0.6 1st September 2026 to 31st January 2027 (with potential opportunity for this to increase to full time) Salary Range: M3 to M6 (FTE £37101 to £45352) dependent on experience (subject to Teachers Terms and Conditions) Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week full time/19.5 hours per week part time 0.6 Start Date: 1st January 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our inclusive and sought after school in the heart of Staffordshire. The Governors of Baldwins Gate CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Year 4 Teacher for Maternity Cover on a full time basis from January 2026 until 31st August 2026 and then on an 0.6 basis from 1st September 2026 to 31st January 2027 (with potential opportunity for this to increase to full time). Baldwins Gate CE Primary School is a village school on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We strive for high standards for all our pupils and inclusion underpins all we do. Our children are delightful, eager to learn and make our school a vibrant and fulfilling place to work. If you are a committed teacher, looking for an exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you! In this role you will support the learning and progress of pupils in Year 4. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and learning to our pupils and helping them to achieve their best in all areas of the curriculum. You will act as a role model to pupils and will strive to inspire a love of learning in all. We are looking for a teacher who: • is an enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner who can bring out the best in children through the exciting, well structured and challenging learning opportunities they provide • plans effectively to provide a progressive curriculum that is ambitious for all • is committed to and passionate about high quality teaching • is well organised and a committed team member, able to inspire and motivate our pupils to be confident and successful as learners and individuals • has very good interpersonal and communication skills • is fun and flexible and able to develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues • is reflective, pro-active and holds high professional standards who works towards the aims and Christian ethos of our school. We can offer you: • children who are enthusiastic, enjoy learning, knowledge hungry and well supported by their families • a welcoming, happy school and a supportive team who are committed to working together to make a positive different for every child, in line with our vision • a school committed to developing learning skills and a lifelong love of learning • an inclusive and caring ethos • a school very committed to professional development • hardworking, motivated and supportive colleagues • a committed Governing Body Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application. Please contact Sarah Riley by email office@baldwinsgate.staffs.sch.uk or telephone 01782 680649 to arrange a visit and request an applicant pack. Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025 at 1.00 pm Interviews: Friday 5th December 2025 The interview process will consist of a lesson observation and formal interview. Full details will be provided to those applicants who are shortlisted. Applicants who have not heard from the school by the interview date should accept that their application has not been successful. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Additional information School address: Tollgate Avenue, Baldwins Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5DF Telephone: 01782 680649 Email: office@baldwinsgate.staffs.sch.uk Website: https://www.baldwinsgate.staffs.sch.uk/ The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment