Teacher (MPS)
Applications should be emailed to Andy Brady (Headteacher) at head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk and include a completed Cheshire East application form and covering letter to outline your suitability for the role. To download the application form and job information pack visit the school website: https://www.chelford.cheshire.sch.uk/Vacancies/
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Position: Teacher
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Contract: Temporary (maternity cover - potential for long-term arrangement)
Dates: December 2025 - December 2026
Hours: Part time; 0.4 FTE - 2 days per week: Thursday and Friday
DBS check: Enhanced
Closing date: 12:00 noon Friday 24th October 2025
Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates to be notified by Monday 27th October 2025
Interviews: To be held week beginning 3rd November 2025
The governors of Chelford CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and compassionate class teacher to cover the maternity leave of our Year 2/3 teacher. The vacancy is advertised for 2 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement, working alongside an experienced teacher. Governors would welcome applications from recently qualified practitioners, as well as more experienced teachers, who have a desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ personal, social and academic development.
Although the vacancy is advertised as a maternity cover, there may be the opportunity for the successful candidate to be a part of our longer-term plans.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who possesses a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The person appointed will be a strong team player; someone who is willing to work collaboratively alongside others and contribute to the wider development and success of the school. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities.
Our pupils are looking forward to working with a teacher who will:
- Plan and deliver inspiring, exciting lessons that enable them to have fun whilst learning.
• Treat them fairly and with dignity at all times.
• Provide encouragement and belief to help instil learning and personal resilience.
• Model kindness, compassion and patience, and to support them when learning is difficult.
• Care for them and listen to their worries or concerns as a priority.
• Believe in their talents and aspirations for the future.
Our Headteacher and School Governors are looking for a teacher who:
• Recognises that happy children learn best and shows a commitment to prioritising the emotional wellbeing and happiness of all pupils.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding pupils at all times.
• Is committed to providing engaging and stimulating learning experiences for pupils.
• Demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity and will contribute to maintaining high morale across the team.
• Is committed to CPD to further develop their expertise.
• Shows a commitment to utilising technology to enhance teaching and learning across the whole curriculum - the successful candidate will make use of iPad as a tool for learning.
• Thrives when working as part of a collaborative and harmonious team.
• Takes great pride in the presentation of their classroom and learning environment.
• Will relish the opportunity to play an active part in the wider aspects of school life - such as attending PTA events, residential visits etc…
• Is able to offer opportunities that will enhance the School’s comprehensive extra-curricular provision.
Our staff are looking for a colleague who:
• Possesses a strong team ethic.
• Shares our belief that all pupils, regardless of their academic profile, have the right to share their talents and gifts and achieve their best.
• Possesses a sense of humour, is amenable and approachable.
• Is willing to share their own expertise for the benefit of others’ development.
What we can offer:
Chelford CE Primary School is a small, rural, Christian school community that places the happiness of our pupils and staff at the heart of all we do. The growing popularity of the school is reflected in the increasing numbers being admitted across the year groups. We benefit from a small, yet dedicated team, who provide a nurturing, encouraging and inclusive environment in which our children thrive,
both personally and academically. Currently, we have 80 pupils on roll, accommodated across 3 mixed-age classes: Reception/Year 1; Year 2/3 and Year 4/5/6. This is due to change in September 2026, where the addition of a new classroom will facilitate the change to a 4-class model (EYFS; KS1; LKS2; UKS2). This position is for a Year 2/3 class teacher in the first instance, potentially moving to a Y3/4 class in September following the change in class structure.
Chelford CE Primary School is a happy place to learn and grow. We offer a modern, bright and well-appointed environment with wellresourced classrooms and facilities. Our most recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, praised our dedicated staff team, for providing a nurturing, encouraging and inclusive environment in which our children thrive, both personally and academically - indeed, our staff are friendly and welcoming, and our pupils are a delight to teach! We benefit from a very supportive wider community including parents, PTA, St John the Evangelist Church, governors and other local organisations. The successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary contract to cover the maternity leave of our Y2/3 teacher. The position may also offer the possibility for a longer-term appointment.
We would strongly encourage potential candidates to visit the school in-person to learn more about our ethos and values. Please make arrangements via the school office: 01625 861351 / head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk
As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be observed delivering a lesson to pupils.
Applications should be emailed to Andy Brady (Headteacher) at head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk and include a completed Cheshire East application form and covering letter to outline your suitability for the role. To download the application form and job information pack visit the school website: https://www.chelford.cheshire.sch.uk/Vacancies/
Chelford CE Primary School is committed to promoting the wellbeing and safety of all pupils and staff. Any provisional offer of employment would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.