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Class Teacher – Maternity Cover
Full-time, maternity cover contract
Required: February & March 2026
Salary: M1-M6, ECTs warmly welcome to apply.
The Governors and Head Teacher of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding class teacher who can join our dedicated and enthusiastic team of fabulous children and superb staff in a school graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (May 2022). This maternity cover role has the possibility to be in KS1 or KS2, depending on the strengths of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will:
•Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour, and a commitment to raising standards
•Have the drive and motivation to create inspiring learning environments
•Have an excellent subject knowledge and clear understanding of the expectations of the curriculum
•Be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering quality first teaching strategies that are inclusive and engage all learners
•Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
•Be organised and well-planned, able to show initiative and reflect on their own practice
•Have evidence of successful subject leadership or a passion for a subject specialism
•Be motivated, with a good sense of humour and an eagerness to learn and develop professionally
We can offer you:
•A welcoming and diverse community with exciting and unique opportunities to lead whole-school projects
•An extensive induction process, with the opportunity to meet core subject leads and senior leaders
•A supportive mentoring programme for ECTs, including regular mentor meetings and weekly PPA time with an experienced planning partner
•The opportunity to work with an incredibly supportive, talented and committed team
•A kind and nurturing environment in which all individuals are valued through our caring, Catholic ethos
•Excellent facilities and resources as part of an expanded primary school
•High quality CPD to develop your career
•Children with a real passion for learning with supportive parents
•100% focus on improving outcomes for children in our school
•A commitment to a creative curriculum and making learning fun
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit, have any further enquiries about the role or would like to request an application pack then please contact the school office.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. In line with statutory requirements online searches are conducted on all short-listed candidates.
Closing date for applications: 6th October 2025
Interview date: 14th October 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Holy Rood Catholic 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.