Teacher (MPS) Employer: Wrenbury Primary School Reference: Teacher - Maternity Y4/5 in Cheshire

Temporary KS2 Class Teacher – Year 4/5 (Maternity Cover)

School: Wrenbury Primary School

Contract Type: Temporary (full-time) maternity cover (up to 12 months)

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Salary: MPS 1-6 – grade dependent on experience

School visit dates: Tues 19th May at 09:30am, Weds 20th May at 16:30pm

Closing Date: Monday 8th June at 09:00am

Interview Date: Dates to follow

At Wrenbury Primary School, our motto is “We all matter” — and this is at the heart of everything we do. We are a nurturing, inclusive village school with a strong connection to nature and the environment, offering children a rich and meaningful learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated maternity cover class teacher to join our team. This is a temporary, full-time maternity cover role from 1st September 2026 up to 19th July 2027. The role will continue until the current postholder returns, at which point, the role will cease.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally with experience of mixed-age classes.
• Can create a calm, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued.
• Is passionate about delivering creative, nature-connected learning.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Embraces the values and community ethos of Wrenbury Primary School.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming school community where “we all matter.”
• Enthusiastic and curious learners who thrive on challenge and creativity.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities to engage with outdoor learning and our school’s commitment to environmental education.

Guidance Notes for Applicants:

Please read the important information in these guidance notes prior to completing and submitting your application using the Cheshire East Application Form. You must complete the application form to apply for this vacancy. There is opportunity within the application to provide evidence of your experiences, skills and qualifications as related to the person specification and job description. You may provide further details on additional sheets, if required.

Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your application form. We may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process. Make sure you return your application form by the closing date. No applications will be accepted once the closing date has passed. After the closing date the applications will be passed onto the recruitment team for short listing. Please be aware that it is not normally possible to rearrange the set interview date.

You will be asked to sign a copy of your electronically submitted application form at interview.

References: As this post forms part of the Children’s Workforce, references will be taken up for shortlisted candidates before interview. To help us get a quick response, please ensure that you provide us with referees who are contactable and available. If possible, please provide e-mail addresses for your referees and advise them that they will be asked to provide a reference for you if you are shortlisted for the post.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our passion for putting children at the heart of education.

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@wrenbury.cheshire.sch.uk.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe and is committed to safeguarding children, therefore the successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) before appointment is confirmed.