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Maternity Cover
Start date: September 2026
George Street Primary School is a welcoming and successful school with a strong commitment to ensuring every child thrives. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic teacher to join our inclusion and dedicated staff team to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be working within a supportive and collaborative environment where high expectations and positive relationships underpin all that we do.
You will work as part of a committed team with a proven track record of creating the conditions in which pupils flourish, both academically and personally. The role requires someone who can collaborate effectively with colleagues, is committed to ongoing professional development, and is willing to make a positive and meaningful contribution to the wider life of the school.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and share our strong commitment to maintaining a positive, inclusive culture with high aspirations for all pupils.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Lesson observations: Tuesday 2nd June and Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews: Friday 5th June 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this post.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Safeguarding Statement
George Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.