Maternity Cover Teacher

Maternity Cover Teacher

• Posting date: 22 May 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 21 June 2026
• Location: Manchester, M14 6HW
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: a98dd009-2a5d-4057-b14c-4fa5f86d59ce

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful person will have high expectations for drawing out the very best from our children and the vision to deliver a rich, cross-curricular curriculum. We offer a responsive and dynamic curriculum, so confidence in adapting and enhancing learning to meet the needs of all pupils is essential.

• Have experience of teaching within the EYFS (essential)
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early reading and phonics, including experience of the Little Wandle programme
• Have an understanding of continuous provision
• Have an understanding of the Mastering Number approach (desirable)
• Have evidence of successful teaching experience
• Be able to support and help develop a vision for outstanding education which promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development
• Be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive practice

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• A supportive staff team and Governing Body
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• A school which fosters strong community cohesion

Further details about the role

St James' C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a reflective, dynamic individual to join our dedicated team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our EYFS team, teaching our Reception class on two-term fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave starting in September. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that every child reaches their full potential by developing a love for learning within a vibrant, exciting classroom environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Community of Saints Federation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

• Have experience of teaching within the EYFS (essential)
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early reading and phonics, including experience of the Little Wandle programme
• Have an understanding of continuous provision
• Have an understanding of the Mastering Number approach (desirable)
• Have evidence of successful teaching experience
• Be able to support and help develop a vision for outstanding education which promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development
• Be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive practice
  
  A supportive staff team and Governing Body
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• A school which fosters strong community cohesion
Further details about the role St James' C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a reflective, dynamic individual to join our dedicated team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our EYFS team, teaching our Reception class on two-term fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave starting in September. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that every child reaches their full potential by developing a love for learning within a vibrant, exciting classroom environment. Commitment to safeguarding The Community of Saints Federation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.