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Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Pelton Community Primary School · Chester le Street · County Durham

Job description

Teacher (Maternity Cover)

MPS - UPS

Pelton Community Primary School

Required from January 2027 until July 2027

Pelton Primary School is a welcoming and successful primary school at the heart of its community. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our supportive team on a maternity cover contract from January 2027 until July 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and ambitious school where children are enthusiastic learners, relationships are at the centre of everything we do and staff work collaboratively to ensure every child achieves their full potential. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about education, has high expectations for all pupils and can inspire a love of learning through engaging and creative teaching across Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge, high standards of behaviour management and a commitment to raising achievement for all children. They will be able to work effectively as part of a team, build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

In return, we can offer happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children, a welcoming and dedicated staff team, supportive leadership, excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to work in a school that is proud of its role within the local community.

We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around our lovely school and give you the opportunity to meet our children and staff. A visit is the best way to experience the warm, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community that makes Pelton Primary School such a rewarding place to work.

Pelton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 12 November 2026

For an informal discussion about the post, or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Karen Telfer, Headteacher, on 0191 370 0260 or peltonenquiries@bpfed.org.uk

Join us and help shape bright futures for the children of Pelton Primary School.

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.

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About this school

Pelton Community Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
309
Avg teacher salary
£49,221
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.9:1
Academy trust
CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ

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Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
23 September 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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