
Childer Thornton Primary School (On-Site)
Temporary, Part time
MPS
Thursday and Friday - 2 days per week
The local academy board of Childer Thornton Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated KS2 class teacher for two days a week to cover a maternity leave from November 2025 until July 2026. The working days will be Thursday and Friday and there may be the opportunity for additional overtime/planning time once our budget is finalised.
Our well-behaved, delightful children enjoy coming to school and have a keen desire to learn. They would like an enthusiastic, committed and dedicated teacher to help them fulfil their potential and build on their existing achievements. The successful candidate will play a key role in joining a supportive team in a vibrant, forward-looking primary school where all individuals are valued.
The school has a strong commitment to continuous professional development and equal opportunities for all members of staff. As an English Hub, and as a school with a strong link to the Maths Hub, we feel we can offer an exciting environment for staff to develop as practitioners. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who:
- Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of self and pupils
- Maintains high professional standards
- Is an enthusiastic teacher with the desire to make a difference
- Can demonstrate a clear knowledge of the national curriculum
- Is motivated and committed to working as part of a team
- Has high expectations and demonstrates a commitment to raising standards
- Is committed to inclusion
- Is able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo social media checks.
Applicants are invited to view the school on Thursday 22nd May at 4.30pm. To arrange an appointment please call the school office on 0151 294 4737 or email admin@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th June.
The application form should be accompanied by a letter no longer than two sides of A4 paper stating the reasons you feel you would be suitable for the position.
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history.
Please also submit a letter of application to support the application and send to admin@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk FAO Hannah Yarranton.
We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Person_Spec_KS2_Maternity_Cover.pdf
PART_1_APPLICATION_FORM_-_Teacher.pdf
PART_2_APPLICATION_-_Diversity_and_Monitoring_Form__1_.pdf