Job description
Maternity Cover Teacher - KS1 (Year 1)
1.0 FTE, M1 - UPS3 - To start in September 2026, likely finish date end Jan/mid Feb 2027
St John’s is looking to appoint a Maternity Cover Teacher who is passionate about making a difference for every single child to come and join our school. We are a friendly and professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community can learn well and flourish. We have high expectations for our learners and go the extra mile to enable every child to succeed, no matter what their starting points might be.
We can offer you:
- A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos
- Fantastic children who are keen to achieve their best
- A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and collaboration within and beyond our school as a member of DSAT-Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and creative Teacher to join our committed, inclusive staff team who
- is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling all children to achieve success
- Can commit to working in partnership with the Head teacher and other staff both at St John’s Primary and across DSAT
- is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff;
- Is able to contribute fully to school life.
- Is keen to better their professional practice no matter what stage they are at.
- Can support the Christian ethos of the school.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St John's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 231
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,692
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
- Academy trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP
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- Posted
- 24 June 2026
- Closing date
- 6 July 2026
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