Job Description

Job Introduction

PETERS HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

TEACHER IN YEAR 1

TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

(wef end of February/beginning of March)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated teacher to join our successful and popular school.
The Governors of Peters Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a full-time class teacher to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a highly effective practitioner and leader of learning to become part of our successful and hard-working team; someone who has the ability to deliver lessons that consistently show the hallmarks of Quality First Teaching.
We can provide a supportive staff, together with children who are eager to learn, within an excellent school environment. We take great pride in what we do and are looking for someone who can do the same.

Closing date for applications: Monday 13 October 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 20 October 2025.

Please note: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.
Peters Hill 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. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure and barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education,' online checks will be carried out.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.


N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.


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