Year 2 Teacher Vacancy (Maternity Cover) Are you looking for a new challenge? Have you got the skills that we are looking for to be a teacher at our lovely school? Working as a Year 2 teacher at Our Lady and St Kenelm is truly a blessing. Each day is filled with curiosity, laughter, and the joy of seeing young minds and hearts grow in faith and learning. Our Year 2 children are eager explorers — discovering new ideas, building friendships, and developing a deeper understanding of God’s love in their daily lives. As a teacher, you’re not just nurturing academic success, but also guiding children to live out Gospel values such as kindness, respect, and compassion. In our caring, faith-filled community, every member of staff is valued and supported. We work together in prayer and purpose, celebrating each child’s achievements and milestones — from the first beautifully written sentence to the proud smiles of a successful assembly performance. Teaching here means being part of something bigger — shaping not only bright learners but also kind, confident, and faith-filled individuals ready to shine their light in the world. If you think that this is the role for you, please apply! Main scale ( ANNUAL £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 depending on experience) Closing date: Friday 5th December @ 12noon Whole class lesson observations: Tuesday 16th December (Times TBC) Interviews for successful candidates: Wednesday 17th December Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 End Date: Friday 18th December 2026 Application forms are available from the school website - please use link below https://www.our-lady.dudley.sch.uk/y2-teacher-maternity-cover/ Please send all completed application forms to info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents maternity-cover-advert-job-description.docx