Part Time Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2026 |
| Location: | Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8WA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 914d7bbc-27d6-4ef5-9558-972e24a57181 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
INSPIRING AND DEDICATED TEACHER REQUIRED IN YEAR 5/6
MATERNITY COVER FROM SEPTEMBER 2026
Part time – temporary. The maternity leave will begin in September 2026. We are also interested in attracting early career teachers.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced classroom teacher for one of our mixed Year 5/6 classes. This post is 0.6 (3 days a week, currently Wednesday - Friday).
Kingsmead Primary School is a successful and popular school housed in an award-winning building, designed around principles of sustainability and care for the environment. We have a supportive and experienced staff who support new members of our team and leaders and governors committed to your professional development.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and teaching, who understands the importance of educating the whole child. At Kingsmead, we aim to achieve high standards in core subjects within a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver good and better outcomes for all the children in their care, demonstrating understanding of how adjustments will be needed for those pupils with additional barriers to their learning.
What the school offers its staff
At Kingsmead Primary School, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a welcoming, collaborative and inclusive working environment where every member of the team is valued. Staff benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring and access to a wide range of training to support career progression at all stages. We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, providing a supportive leadership team, opportunities for flexible working where possible, and initiatives that promote a healthy work–life balance. Teachers joining Kingsmead become part of a dedicated and ambitious team that works together to achieve the best outcomes for our children while fostering a positive, rewarding and enjoyable place to work.
Further details about the role
IMPORTANT DATES: Opportunity to visit the school for a tour –– Monday 15th June 2026 @ 2pm and 4pm.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 22nd June 2026
Shortlist – Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Interview days – Friday 26th June 2026
All applications received will be treated equally and without favour. We welcome applications from people currently under-represented in school: men, people from the LGBT community and some minority ethnic groups.
Kingsmead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your interest in this post and wish you well in your application. Please contact Mrs Sam Taylor, our school business manager at bursar@kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk or 01606 800170 for further information or visit the school website on www.kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk and click Information then Vacancies/Working With Us You are welcome to contact the Headteacher Mrs Rutter-Brown should you wish to discuss the post further.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsmead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants. Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
INSPIRING AND DEDICATED TEACHER REQUIRED IN YEAR 5/6
MATERNITY COVER FROM SEPTEMBER 2026
Part time – temporary. The maternity leave will begin in September 2026. We are also interested in attracting early career teachers.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced classroom teacher for one of our mixed Year 5/6 classes. This post is 0.6 (3 days a week, currently Wednesday - Friday).
Kingsmead Primary School is a successful and popular school housed in an award-winning building, designed around principles of sustainability and care for the environment. We have a supportive and experienced staff who support new members of our team and leaders and governors committed to your professional development.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and teaching, who understands the importance of educating the whole child. At Kingsmead, we aim to achieve high standards in core subjects within a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver good and better outcomes for all the children in their care, demonstrating understanding of how adjustments will be needed for those pupils with additional barriers to their learning.
What the school offers its staff
At Kingsmead Primary School, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a welcoming, collaborative and inclusive working environment where every member of the team is valued. Staff benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring and access to a wide range of training to support career progression at all stages. We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, providing a supportive leadership team, opportunities for flexible working where possible, and initiatives that promote a healthy work–life balance. Teachers joining Kingsmead become part of a dedicated and ambitious team that works together to achieve the best outcomes for our children while fostering a positive, rewarding and enjoyable place to work.
Further details about the role
IMPORTANT DATES: Opportunity to visit the school for a tour –– Monday 15th June 2026 @ 2pm and 4pm.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 22nd June 2026
Shortlist – Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Interview days – Friday 26th June 2026
All applications received will be treated equally and without favour. We welcome applications from people currently under-represented in school: men, people from the LGBT community and some minority ethnic groups.
Kingsmead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your interest in this post and wish you well in your application. Please contact Mrs Sam Taylor, our school business manager at bursar@kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk or 01606 800170 for further information or visit the school website on www.kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk and click Information then Vacancies/Working With Us You are welcome to contact the Headteacher Mrs Rutter-Brown should you wish to discuss the post further.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsmead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants. Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.