About this role
Temporary Class Teacher
(Maternity Cover)
Salary: (MPS1 - UPS3) £34069 - £52835 per annum
Hours: FULL TIME
Term: FIXED TERM - this contract will be for a fixed term to cover a period of maternity leave
Contract Type: Temporary
Accountable to: Executive Headteacher, Headteacher and Local Governing Body
Location: Halewood Church of England Primary School
This contract will be for a fixed term to cover a period of maternity leave commencing on 7th December 2026 and will continue until 17th December 2027 or when the individual returns at which point it will expire unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Job Purpose: To be responsible for effective teaching and learning of general subjects, in accordance with the School Teachers Professional Standards, as well as pastoral and administrative duties in respect of pupils in the class and responsibilities in the school as detailed below.
The postholder
Is responsible for the supervision of the work of teaching assistants based in the class.
Interacts on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationship with them in order to promote mutual understanding of subjects in the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
In return, we can offer you
- A committed and cohesive staff team, dedicated to the school and its family ethos.
- Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy children who create opportunities as well as being encouraged to be independent thinkers.
- Supportive and engaged parents.
- Attractive and well-maintained buildings
- The support and challenge of an active and committed local governing body.
- Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference across our Trust.
- Opportunities for support, collaboration and professional development within LDST and across local networks.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Visit Dates. Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 1.30pm and 4pm
Please contact Karen Sefton, School Business Manager [email protected] or 0151 487 5673 to make an appointment to visit the school.
Please visit our website halewoodcofe.co.uk for further information.
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.