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All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All posts will be subject to a probation period which will be specified in the job advert.
Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover
Post Commences: April 2026
Accountable to: Head Teacher
Reports to: Head Teacher
MPR
NOR: 318 (+ 29 Nursery)
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Main Scale Teacher – Temporary, Fixed Term
Required from: 13th April 2026
Contract: Temporary until 9th April 2027
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
The Headteacher and Governors of Upperby Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher to join our school on a temporary, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This position is suitable for an experienced, bright and dynamic teacher who is eager to join a well-run school with excellent support from staff, parents and governors, and who meets the person specification for this post. Key Stage 1 experience is essential.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching
- Have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, with KS1 experience essential
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to raising standards and achievement, planning effectively to meet the individual needs of all children
- Have high expectations of pupil behaviour and maintain high professional standards
- Be flexible, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a strong team
- Act as an inspirational role model and play a full part in the life of the school
- Create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
- Recognise the importance of building strong relationships with parents and the wider community
- Be able to lead a curriculum area and undertake additional responsibilities as required
- Fully support the ethos and values of Upperby Primary School
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- Become part of a successful, happy and welcoming school
- Work alongside a supportive leadership team, strong governing body and dedicated staff
- Access ongoing professional development
- Be part of a school community committed to making Upperby an inspiring place to work and learn
Visits and Applications
We welcome informal visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Carol Wilson, Office Manager on 01228 815460.
Application packs can be requested from: vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk
The application pack includes the job description and person specification.
Safeguarding
Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check (including a children’s barred list check), and a workplace health assessment.
Closing date: 4:00pm, Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews: Monday 2nd March 2026