Vacancies - 0.4 Teacher - maternity cover

The governors of Chelford CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and compassionate class teacher to cover the maternity leave of our Year 2/3 teacher. The vacancy is advertised for 2 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement, working alongside an experienced teacher. Governors would welcome applications from recently qualified practitioners, as well as more experienced teachers, who have a desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ personal, social and academic development.  

Although the vacancy is advertised as a maternity cover, there may be the opportunity for the successful candidate to be a part of our longer term plans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who possesses a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The person appointed will be a strong team player; someone who is willing to work collaboratively alongside others and contribute to the wider development and success of the school. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities.

Personal attributes

Our pupils are looking forward to working with a teacher who will:

• plan and deliver inspiring, exciting lessons that enable them to have fun whilst learning
• treat them fairly and with dignity at all times
• provide encouragement and belief to help instil learning and personal resilience
• model kindness, compassion and patience, and to support them when learning is difficult
• care for them and listen to their worries or concerns as a priority
• believe in their talents and aspirations for the future

Our Headteacher and School Governors are looking for a teacher who:

• recognises that happy children learn best and shows a commitment to prioritising the emotional wellbeing and happiness of all pupils
• is committed to providing engaging and stimulating learning experiences for pupils
• demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity and will contribute to maintaining high morale across the team
• is committed to CPD to further develop their expertise
• shows a commitment to utilising technology to enhance teaching and learning across the whole curriculum - the successful candidate will make use of iPad as a tool for learning
• thrives when working as part of a collaborative and harmonious team
• takes great pride in the presentation of their classroom and learning environment
• will relish the opportunity to play an active part in the wider aspects of school life - such as attending PTA events, residential visits etc… 
• is able to offer opportunities that will enhance the School’s comprehensive extra-curricular provision

Our staff are looking for a colleague who:

• possesses a strong team ethic
• shares our belief that all pupils, regardless of their academic profile, have the right to share their talents and gifts and achieve their best
• possesses a sense of humour, is amenable and approachable
• is willing to share their own expertise for the benefit of others’ development

Salary & Benefits

MPS 1 - 6

0.4 hours - 2 days (Thursday and Friday)

Temporary contract December 2025 - December 2026 - possibility for long-term option 

Location

Chelford Primary School
Oak Road
Chelford
Cheshire
SK119AY

Supporting documents

• Cheshire East Application Form
• Job information pack
• Chelford CE Primary School - Career Matrix

Deadline and how to apply

Applications to be received by Friday 24th October at 12:00 midday.

Applications should be emailed to Andy Brady (Headteacher) at head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk and include a completed Cheshire East application form and covering letter to outline your suitability for the role. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school ahead of the deadline.  

Equal opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for everyone.  To assess whether our Diversity policy is effective we need to monitor it and to do this we need to gather information regarding protected characteristics.  We can then compare the success rates of different groups at both the shortlisting and appointment stages to ensure that unfair discrimination is not taking place. This will also enable us to comply with our obligations under current legislation.

Disability:  The Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 and subsequent Equality Act 2010 made it unlawful for employers to discriminate against their employees who are disabled and places a duty on the employer to make reasonable adjustments to enable the employee to undertake the work.  The definition in the Act is 'People with disabilities are individuals who have, or have had, a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities'.