Job description
TEMPORARY KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER – MATERNITY LEAVE COVER (M1- M6)
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated classroom practitioner to join our experienced KS1 team from September 2026.
The ideal candidate will:
- Project ‘warmth’ and be able to nurture positive relationships with all children in their care
- Be hardworking and committed to making a difference -putting the education of some of the most vulnerable children first
- Have a passion to support our children harness the necessary foundational knowledge and some vital first steps
- Use initiative whilst demonstrating a willingness to learn, grow and develop professionally
In recent years, the school has made substantial progress under a new name and new set of values. This is all leading to a rapid turnaround in outcomes and practice around the school and we are proud of just how far we have come. As we approach the next phase of this journey, we can offer you:
- A rapidly improving school that is ‘on the rise’
- A comprehensive programme of support and CPD opportunities
- Exceptionally well-behaved children who appreciate all that we do
- A supportive and involved parent community who are keen for their children to be safe, happy and do well
We welcome applications from teachers of all experiences including Early Career Teachers and more experienced professionals looking for a new start and a place to call ‘home’
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Due to time constraints, the school can offer visits on Monday 15th June @ 3:45 pm, Friday 19th June @ 3:45 pm, Monday 22nd June @ 3:45 pm, Friday 26th June @ 3:45 pm
Closing Date: Thursday 25th June @ 9 am (Applications straight to the school)
Shortlisting: Thursday 25th June in the afternoon
Possible Interview Date: Monday 29th June
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 329
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,324
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2LU
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 June 2026
- Closing date
- 25 June 2026
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