Class Teacher Maternity Cover - Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

School Name Albrighton Primary School & Nursery
Address Newhouse Lane, Albrighton, WV7 3QS

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Job title:
Class Teacher Maternity Cover
Full time, MPS (Suitable for a teacher in the early stage of their career)
Fixed Term for 1 Year
Required:
April 2026
Closing Date:
Thursday 12th February 2026
Interview Date:
Monday 23rd February 2026

Albrighton Primary School and Nursery
is a vibrant, inclusive school committed to providing high-quality education and care for all our pupils. We believe in celebrating the whole child, with personal, social, and emotional well-being being equally as important as academic achievement. We welcome and celebrate diversity, relishing the uniqueness of every child.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wonderful group of pupils and contribute to their learning journey.

• Deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons in line with the national curriculum for a mixed Year 3 & 4 class.
• Uphold and implement the school's trauma-informed and responsive policies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and families to promote wellbeing and positive learning outcomes.
• Adopt inclusive approaches to education, ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access and succeed in learning.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively, using data to inform planning and interventions.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, safeguarding, and pupil welfare at all times.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including events, enrichment activities, and collaborative projects.
• Engage in professional development, reflecting on practice and seeking opportunities for growth in line with the Teachers' Standards.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, fostering positive partnerships to support pupil progress.

• A passionate and qualified teacher with QTS.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive mindset, sense of humour, and a solution-focused approach to challenges.
• A belief in a relational and trauma-informed approach to behaviour, with high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Someone who embraces creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

• A wide range of CPD opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Excellent mentor support for ECTs.
• Happy, well-motivated, and caring children.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• A school with excellent facilities and an idyllic village setting in which to teach.

We ensure all shortlisted candidates undergo an online safeguarding check as part of the shortlisting process. Please read our safeguarding policy prior to application, which can be found on our website:
Albrighton Primary School and Nursery - Safeguarding or requested from the school office.

Visits and phone calls to the school are encouraged. Applications can be submitted via email:

If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.

If you are a teacher ready to make a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Karen Tearle
Head Teacher