Job Title: Yr 1 Teacher for Maternity Cover
Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: St Mary's CE Primary School, Kidderminster
Temporary: 1st September 2026 to Easter 2027
‘Everyone succeeding. Everyone achieving. Envisioning greatness for all.’
St Mary’s CofE Primary are looking to recruit an excellent, passionate and committed teacher to fill a maternity post for 2 terms in the first instance. Recently rated as ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted, we are now looking for people who want to play a key role in shaping and supporting the school in the exciting next stage of our development. Working with Voice 21, OPAL, IQM, GLOW Maths Hub and Walk Thrus, we are a collaborative and forward‑thinking school.
St Mary’s is a one‑form entry nursery and primary school, based in Kidderminster. Our school vision is about raising aspirations, continuing to develop an excellent curriculum and teaching offer for our children and developing an inclusive learning community. Behaviour and pastoral support are excellent; we are now actively working to raise achievement and ensure all our children leave us ready for the next phase of education and beyond, regardless of their starting points.
If this sounds like this could be the next step in your career, then we would love to meet you.
We offer:
* A positive and supportive learning community
* A Christian ethos promoting care, kindness and understanding for children and families
* A well‑resourced environment
* Opportunities to grow and develop as a teacher and leader as part of a motivated and highly dedicated team
* Visible, supportive leadership
* Wonderful, enthusiastic and polite children
* A clear, ambitious vision, anchored by research and strong professional development
We are looking for practitioners who are:
* Child‑centred
* Secure in their subject knowledge
* Determined for children to achieve their best
* Energetic, dynamic, resilient and resourceful
* Inspiring teachers and role models
* Excellent communicators
* Able to promote our values and ethos
* Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children
* Able to work as part of a team
Visits are essential: please come and see our school in action. To make an appointment to visit, please contact office@stmarys.worcs.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Monday 22nd June
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 26th June TBC
Attached documents
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