A 12-month maternity or parental leave cover post for a Year 5 teacher at Marlborough Primary School, starting 1 December 2026. The work centres on planning, teaching and assessing primary pupils, including EYFS, adapting learning for a wide range of abilities, and leading a curriculum area alongside support staff. What sets it apart is teaching children with autism within a mainstream setting. Candidates need QTS and recent evidence of good or outstanding practice, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Plan, teach and assess pupils in the primary age range, including EYFS
- Teach children with autism within a mainstream classroom
- Adapt learning intentions to meet individual needs across a wide range of abilities
- Lead a curriculum area, including curriculum development, policy and resourcing
- Manage change and support colleagues within the curriculum area
- Manage and deploy support staff effectively
What's required
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
- Classroom teaching in a mainstream school
- Teaching children with autism in a mainstream school
- Recent judgement of good or outstanding practice
- Planning, teaching and assessing pupils aged 3 to 11, particularly EYFS
- Teaching a wide range of abilities and adapting learning to individual needs
- Leading a curriculum area, including curriculum development, staff support, change management and resourcing
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
What's offered
- Modern school building with strong learning facilities
- Supportive, collegiate in-house team
- High quality CPD and career progression opportunities
- Inclusive school with a 'can do' ethos where success is expected
- Strong, ambitious leadership with clear strategic direction
- Opportunity to innovate and take risks
- Enthusiastic, friendly pupils with a love of learning
- Supportive parents and governors
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Year 5 Teacher: Maternity Cover in City of London employer: Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Primary School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for growth in pastoral care and safeguarding, and a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for both employees and pupils, this role offers a rewarding career in the heart of Birmingham's vibrant community.
Contact Details:
Marlborough Primary School Recruitment Team
