Temporary Class Teacher

Job description

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6 / £34,069 - £46,940 per annum

UPS 1-UPS3 / £49,134 - £52,835 per annum

Contract Term: Temporary Maternity Leave Cover

Commencement date: 7 December 2026 until 17 December 2027

Halewood CofE Primary School are looking to appoint a class teacher to cover a maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to join a wonderful school community and to work alongside the very best staff, parents and children. Our Christian vision is Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

This shapes every decision we take as a school. Our Christian values permeate across school and shape how we behave towards one another: friendship, forgiveness, hope, thankfulness, perseverance, and responsibility. We teach children the importance of loving their neighbour as God loves us; this is something that all staff model to children every day. We aspire for all our children to leave Halewood C of E Primary with our Christian values at the core of who they are, so that they can make a positive difference to world.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will provide the very best teaching to our children, with a nurturing and caring approach that aligns with our Christian values.

This role offers an exciting prospect for an outstanding practitioner to take full advantage of the unique opportunities that our school brings and to make a significant impact on improving the education of all the children we serve.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Visit Dates.Wednesday, 11 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.

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.

We are a fully inclusive organisation and encourage applications from individuals from minority communities.

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Closing Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 4pm

Visit Dates: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 1.30pm and 4pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Start Date of Post: Monday, 7 December 2026

How to apply

To be considered for this role you must apply for the role through MyNewTerm.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143457/EDV-2026-HCEPA-81255

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.