Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M40 9HF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0b57ef63-3099-4e66-8212-c46832b7294a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
• E – Qualified Teacher Status
• E – Honours degree or equivalent
• E – Commitment to personal/professional development
• D – Practising Catholic
Experience
• E – Successful primary teaching experience
Skills and Aptitudes
• E – Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• E – Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• E – A good understanding of how children learn
• E – Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• E – Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• E – Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• E – Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• E – Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal Qualities
• E – A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• E – High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• E – Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• E – Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• E – Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Special Requirements
• E – Satisfactory enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• E – Pre-employment health check
• E – An appropriate understanding of child protection and data protection
*E - Essential / D - Desirable
What the school offers its staff
St Dunstan’s RC Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in the Diocese of Salford. We are proud members of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and work closely with our partner schools to ensure the very best opportunities, professional development and shared expertise across our community. We are a vibrant inner-city school serving a wonderfully diverse community. As we journey with Jesus beside us, we strive to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged to grow, flourish and reach their full potential. We are a one and half form entry primary school with pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and we are committed to providing a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum rooted in our Catholic values. Our mission, “We Journey with Jesus Beside Us,” guides everything we do and shapes the caring, respectful and aspirational culture within our school. Our curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced and meaningful, enabling children to develop secure knowledge and skills that prepare them for the next stage of their education. We are proud of our pupils, who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn. They respond positively to the high expectations set by staff and take pride in their school. We are equally fortunate to have supportive families who value our ethos and work in partnership with us. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, we benefit from high-quality professional development, access to wider resources and opportunities for collaboration that strengthen our teaching and learning provision. Applicants should be aware of the exciting opportunities this brings as we continue to grow and develop within a strong Catholic educational community. This post is a maternity cover class teacher position. The successful candidate will join our dedicated team to provide high-quality teaching and continuity of learning for our pupils during the period of maternity leave. We are seeking someone who can quickly build positive relationships, uphold our school’s values and contribute fully to the life of our vibrant school community throughout the duration of the contract. We are looking forward to appointing someone who can further enhance and strengthen our team. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth and the privilege of working with a wonderful school community rooted in faith, compassion and aspiration. Visits to look around the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you our school in action and share more about what makes St Dunstan’s such a special place to work and learn.
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.
Qualifications
• E – Qualified Teacher Status
• E – Honours degree or equivalent
• E – Commitment to personal/professional development
• D – Practising Catholic
Experience
• E – Successful primary teaching experience
Skills and Aptitudes
• E – Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• E – Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• E – A good understanding of how children learn
• E – Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• E – Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• E – Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• E – Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• E – Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal Qualities
• E – A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• E – High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• E – Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• E – Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• E – Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Special Requirements
• E – Satisfactory enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• E – Pre-employment health check
• E – An appropriate understanding of child protection and data protection
*E - Essential / D - Desirable
What the school offers its staff
St Dunstan’s RC Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in the Diocese of Salford. We are proud members of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and work closely with our partner schools to ensure the very best opportunities, professional development and shared expertise across our community. We are a vibrant inner-city school serving a wonderfully diverse community. As we journey with Jesus beside us, we strive to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged to grow, flourish and reach their full potential. We are a one and half form entry primary school with pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and we are committed to providing a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum rooted in our Catholic values. Our mission, “We Journey with Jesus Beside Us,” guides everything we do and shapes the caring, respectful and aspirational culture within our school. Our curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced and meaningful, enabling children to develop secure knowledge and skills that prepare them for the next stage of their education. We are proud of our pupils, who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn. They respond positively to the high expectations set by staff and take pride in their school. We are equally fortunate to have supportive families who value our ethos and work in partnership with us. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, we benefit from high-quality professional development, access to wider resources and opportunities for collaboration that strengthen our teaching and learning provision. Applicants should be aware of the exciting opportunities this brings as we continue to grow and develop within a strong Catholic educational community. This post is a maternity cover class teacher position. The successful candidate will join our dedicated team to provide high-quality teaching and continuity of learning for our pupils during the period of maternity leave. We are seeking someone who can quickly build positive relationships, uphold our school’s values and contribute fully to the life of our vibrant school community throughout the duration of the contract. We are looking forward to appointing someone who can further enhance and strengthen our team. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth and the privilege of working with a wonderful school community rooted in faith, compassion and aspiration. Visits to look around the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you our school in action and share more about what makes St Dunstan’s such a special place to work and learn.
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.