Class Teacher Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary School
This vacancy is: Fixed term full-time maternity cover in a Year 5 class initially until the end of December 2025 and could be extended.
Start Date: After Easter (22nd April)
Salary: Mainscale M1-M6
Location: Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary School, Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1XE
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
Tel: 01925 659307
Headteacher: Deb Feltham
The Governors of Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join in our happy and hardworking team. The post is a maternity cover, initially covering for two terms with the possibility of an extension.
Applications are welcomed from both ECT’s and experienced teachers. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
We are looking for someone who:
* is an excellent classroom practitioner
* is enthusiastic and committed to helping children succeed
* has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
* enjoys teaching and demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating learning environment in which all pupils flourish
* has the ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents/carers, staff and governors
* has excellent interpersonal skills, is a team player and has the desire to fully contribute to the life of our happy school
* is committed to promoting and developing the Christian distinctiveness of our school
We can offer you:
* a vibrant, warm and welcoming school environment
* enthusiastic, well behaved children who are eager to learn
* a supportive and friendly team of committed, talented and professional staff
* a supportive governing body who are committed to our school
* continuous professional development
Further details including person spec, job description and application form are available from the school website at:
Completed application forms should be returned to the school by post or email, addressed to the Headteacher by Thursday13th March 2025 at Midday. Applications submitted via email will receive an acknowledgement email from the school office. Please contact the school if an acknowledgement is not received on 01925 659307.
The email address is sankeyvalleyst.james@warrington.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and each other. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found at
Closing date: Thursday 13th March 2025 at 12:00 Midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 13th March 2025
Lesson observations and interviews: TBC
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