Job Title
Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Responsible To
Headteacher
Salary Grade
MPS
Contract / start date
This is a full-time, fixed term contract from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 or until the current postholder returns from Maternity Leave
Closing Date
18th May 2026
Interviews
22nd May 2026
Starting in September 2026, the governors and school community of St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery are looking to recruit a highly effective and inspirational teacher to cover Maternity Leave. The successful candidate will be joining the school at an exciting time of growth.
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a Voluntary Aided Catholic School. We are part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
Closing date and shortlisting for applications is 18th May 2026 at 12.00pm.
Interviews will take place 22nd May 2026 timings to be confirmed.
If you’d like to visit the school, please contact the school office - 01928 568936 to arrange an appointment.
At St Augustine’s, the newly appointed teacher will find:
- A forward thinking, dedicated, highly-skilled and supportive team.
- Friendly, enthusiastic children who have a love of learning.
- The commitment to your continued professional development.
- An exceptional environment to support children’s learning.
- A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national Teaching School Hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub and lead school for one of nine National Creativity Collaboratives.
The governors and school community are looking for the successful candidate to:
- Share our school values and uphold our school’s Catholic ethos
- Be able to demonstrate high quality teaching and have a track record of positive impact on children’s learning.
- Have exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop positive partnerships with all stakeholders.
- Have a vision of excellence and a commitment to the highest standards.
- Have the ability to inspire, motivate and support others.
- Think strategically and innovatively and have the drive and enthusiasm to promote further school improvement.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.