Class Teacher - Maternity Leave

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
Salary: £32,916 - £42,057 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location:  Blakedown CE Primary School
Fixed term maternity cover
  

Blakedown CE Primary School is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming one-form entry Church of England school.   It is set in a semi-rural village and serves the immediate area of Blakedown whilst also offering places to pupils in the surrounding areas further afield in Hagley and Kidderminster.   This is a fixed term vacancy to fill a maternity cover for an Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 class teacher from 1st September 2026 across the academic year until July 2027. This role would be suitable for either an ECT or a more experienced teacher on the main pay scale.  

Our Christian vision of ‘Joy, Serve, Achieve’ underpins all our work and we are committed to ensuring our children experience joy within their learning, feel a sense of belonging and are able to identify their strengths and skills to support and serve amongst their community; we are committed to helping the children to achieve their best and be the best version of themselves.  We can offer enthusiastic children, a supportive senior leadership and staff team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the primary school curriculum. They will have demonstrated excellent standards on teaching practices and a strong work ethic during their training and/ or employment. We are looking for a candidate who loves teaching and who understands the importance of supporting and adapting learning for children with additional needs, including children with EHCPs. We believe that building relationships with children and families is key to children’s success and happiness and we are looking for teachers who share this belief. 

Key Requirements
•    Qualified teacher status (or expected to achieve this) 
•    Good or outstanding practice with high expectations for achievement and behaviour for all children, including those with SEND
•    A sound understanding of the primary school curriculum 
•    A good understanding of how children learn to read 
•    A nurturing approach which values relationships
•    A drive to support the whole school vision
•    Dedication and a willingness to contribute to the whole school ethos
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills allowing you to be a wonderful team member

Visits are welcomed and the dates available are:

• 4.00 p.m. 20.04.26
• 4.00 p.m. 21.04.26
• 4.00 p.m. 23.04.26

If you would like to contact the school, our details are as follows:

Telephone: 01562 700243

Email: office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk

Blakedown CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake 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: 

Blakedown CE Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff and parents/carers which is free from discrimination, prejudice or harassment regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age and socio-economic background. 

The school’s culture strives to continue to develop the inclusion and diversity in which all individuals connected to our school feels proud of their identity and ability to fully participate in all aspects of school life. We feel, as educators, we play a crucial role in eliminating all forms of discrimination that Blakedown CE Primary School recognises exists in society currently.

We promote equality and diversity through challenging any discrimination and educating our pupils across a wide variety of topics without prejudice.

At Blakedown CE Primary School we believe and demonstrate that diversity is a strength to be respected and celebrated by all those connected to our school.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026