Teacher - temporary Maternity Leave

About the School

Athelstan Primary School are seeking to appoint experienced KS2 Teachers. The school is rated as a ‘good school’ and offers a vibrant community where children and adults from many diverse cultures, beliefs and backgrounds blend together to create Team Athelstan. We are an incredible team who work very hard and who genuinely want to make the difference for all our pupils.

• Primary Science Gilt mark
• Platinum Sports’ mark
• Gold Arts’ mark
• Green Flag Eco‑school status with Distinction for 2 consecutive years
• Model school for Read, Write, Inc in Sheffield (until discontinued)

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• Is highly motivated with experience of teaching children of all abilities including KS2.
• Is able to communicate, enthuse and inspire.
• Can demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to working in a wonderfully diverse school community.
• Has a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Is committed to an inclusive philosophy of education.
• Has a desire to play an active role in the development of the school and to use their own skills, talents and interests for the benefit of children.

• A happy welcoming school with willing, friendly children.
• Supportive, hard‑working staff with high expectations.
• A strong, driven, forward‑thinking leadership, emphasising the health and well‑being of staff.
• A good work‑life balance, evidenced in our Team Athelstan Guarantee.

• Teaching staff are allowed to take PPA time at home.
• Our Wellbeing Group meets regularly.
• Staff worry box for anonymous feedback.
• Secret Friend system for anonymous gifts.
• Team‑building activities on the first INSET day.
• Dress down Friday every week.
• Shower facilities for staff.
• Drop‑in staff meeting before Christmas holidays with mince pies.
• Numerous social events during the year.
• Chilled water dispenser in staffroom.
• Free locked car parking.
• Release time for monitoring and evaluation.
• SLT supportive of university studies.
• Flexibility to attend children’s events.

• 3‑form entry school with approximately 603 children on roll.
• Team Athelstan has approximately 85 staff.
• Location:
  
  Sheffield (address omitted).
• Children speak more than 15 languages, other than English.
• Student demographics: 32% PP, 22% EAL, 37% BME.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and to vulnerable adults. All staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required. The short‑listing process will include an online search as part of our diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Application packs are available electronically by emailing Zoe Godwin, Business Manager, at zgodwi
. Completed applications should be emailed to the same address.

Closing Date:
Monday 9th March 2026
Shortlisting:
Thursday 12th March 2026
Interviews:
Tuesday 24th March 2026

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Candidates should telephone the school at  to make an appointment.

Zoe Godwin, Business Manager –
zgodwi