Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an UKS2 classroom teacher to cover maternity leave in a friendly and supportive school where strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine commitment to every child’s success sit at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will: Teach your assigned class and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire a love of learning Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues Support pupils’ academic progress alongside their personal development Reflect on your teaching and continue to grow in confidence and expertise Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the school If you are a passionate teacher ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, enthusiastic, innovative with high expectations and a genuine committment to every child's success this may be the role for you. We welcome applications from teachers who: - Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Are passionate about helping children succeed and reach their potential - Have high expectations for all learners - Are reflective, motivated and eager to develop professionally - Believe strong relationships are key to effective teaching - A collaborative and supportive professional community - Want to thrive in a supportive and values-driven school community - Opportunities for career progression across the Trust, including leadership pathways -Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed - High-quality professional development Additionally for Early Career Teachers (ECTs): A fully supported ECT induction programme with a dedicated mentor Trust-wide ECT networks and peer collaboration A welcoming and supportive school culture High-quality CPD Ready to take your next step? We warmly encourage you to visit Shibden Head Primary School and see what makes our community special. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office with your chosen date and time listed below: Tuesday 15th September, Wednesday 16th September am, You’ll find more about the role, school and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack. Apply now via My New Term Contract: Maternity cover Actual Salary: ECT/MPS Application deadline: Monday 21st September 2026 Interviews to be held: Friday 24th September 2026 Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are shortlisted, we will take up references before the interview date. One of your referees must be your current or most recent employer. Two satisfactory references must be received before we can confirm any offer of an appointment. The information we request will relate to salary, length of service, skills and abilities, suitability for the job, disciplinary record and suitability to work with children. Copies of references or open references will not be accepted. On receipt of references, your referees may be contacted to verify any discrepancies, anomalies, or relevant issues as part of the recruitment verification process. In line with our safer recruitment policy, an online presence search will be undertaken if you are shortlisted. This on line search is designed to complement the range of standard recruitment checks and allows us to identify a candidate’s online presence which potentially could damage the organisation’s reputation and/or question a candidate’s suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS.