KS2 Teacher - Maternity cover
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4a55a2c8-148e-40fe-a7c5-ed9a28e52865 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Laurence's Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis for 32.5 hours.
The successful candidate will: Deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with KS2 curriculum, Create a supportive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment and work collaboratively will colleagues, parents and carers, with evidence of consistently good/outstanding practice to join our team.
We are looking for a dedicated and committed classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. The post will be to work in KS2 Y5 for 5 days per week.
We are looking for someone who:
• is an exemplary classroom practitioner who can inspire and motivate our children.
• is dynamic, flexible and creative and has a clear understanding of effective practice
• has proven ability to improve teaching and learning and raise standards
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• is keen to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Has an experience of leadership of a core curriculum subject, in particular mathematics.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01584872766, or contact via email: admin@st-laurenceprimary.com
Application forms can be obtained from the school. All applications should be returned directly to the school. Applications will also be accepted via email.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding working environment, with a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. This includesMembership of a generous pension scheme
Access to the blue light card discount
A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A welcoming, inclusive school community where staff are valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
St Laurence's Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis for 32.5 hours.
The successful candidate will: Deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with KS2 curriculum, Create a supportive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment and work collaboratively will colleagues, parents and carers, with evidence of consistently good/outstanding practice to join our team.
We are looking for a dedicated and committed classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. The post will be to work in KS2 Y5 for 5 days per week.
We are looking for someone who:
• is an exemplary classroom practitioner who can inspire and motivate our children.
• is dynamic, flexible and creative and has a clear understanding of effective practice
• has proven ability to improve teaching and learning and raise standards
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• is keen to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Has an experience of leadership of a core curriculum subject, in particular mathematics.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01584872766, or contact via email: admin@st-laurenceprimary.com
Application forms can be obtained from the school. All applications should be returned directly to the school. Applications will also be accepted via email.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding working environment, with a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. This includesMembership of a generous pension scheme
Access to the blue light card discount
A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A welcoming, inclusive school community where staff are valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.