Teacher (MPS) Maternity Cover

Full Time

Maternity cover until May/June Half Term 2026

Scale: M1-6
Required for September 2025

An exciting opportunity has opened up at Whitby Heath Primary School for an inspirational class teacher to join our team. We are a forward-thinking school, with a leadership team who focus on staff development and wish to develop future leaders.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

• Experience and knowledge of the curriculum in Upper Key Stage 2
• Highly effective teaching and learning strategies and impact on pupil outcomes
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-informed research and cognitive science
• Determination to enable all learners to succeed and ensure they achieve their full potential
• A vision for their own career path, as well as the drive and motivation to achieve it
• Excellent classroom management and effective deployment of support staff
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations for all
• An ability to work effectively and contribute positively as part of a team
• An ability to reflect on own practice and the dedication to improve
• Impact of high-quality phonics teaching
• A commitment to wider school life

In return Whitby Heath can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children with huge potential and excellent attitudes to learning
• A leadership team absolutely committed to school improvement and developing staff
• A committed approach to effective ways of working that encourage a positive work life balance
• A supportive and committed team
• A staff and Governing Body who strive for excellence
• A positive, inclusive and caring ethos
• An inspiring learning environment

You should make very clear on your application your experience in any particular year group/s and how this experience makes you ready for a teaching post in our school. Applications will be considered from candidates with a range of experience.

Whitby Heath Primary School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, identity, employment and qualifications checks. Cheshire West and Chester is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment.

Visits to the school are encouraged in order for applicants to fully appreciate the potential within our school community.  Please contact the school office to book your place: admin@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk / 0151 355 178.

Dates for visits are: Monday 31^st March and Wednesday 2^nd April at 4pm

Other dates and times may be available on request

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 22^nd April at 5pm.

Lesson observations and interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 28^th April.