Part-time maternity cover Year 5/6 teacher

Salary: MPR/UPR

About the Role
Part time 16.5 hours per week

The governors of Eyton CiW VC Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational temporary part-time teacher to cover the maternity leave of the current Year 5/6 teacher starting from February 2026 at least until December 2026 with a possibility of extension until mid-February 2027. The teaching time will be 5 mornings per week plus PPA one afternoon (0.63 FTE).

We are looking for an organised, dedicated and experienced practitioner who takes pride in the quality of their teaching. The ideal candidate will be confident with collaboration and keen to share their ideas as well as readily taking on the ideas of others. They will have high expectations of pupils and themselves as well as a passion for quality teaching and raising standards. A good knowledge of Curriculum for Wales is essential for this role.

Ysgol Eyton is a small, church primary school with 53 children on roll. We offer a warm, welcoming environment in which teamwork is key. Our supportive and flexible staff are always driving the school forward and making Ysgol Eyton a nurturing and inspirational environment for both pupils and adults alike. Our pupils are hard-working, enthusiastic and confident individuals who are keen to learn.

We highly encourage visiting our school before applying for this post. School visits will be running on Tuesday 6th January at 4pm or Friday 9th January at 3:45pm. Please email the Acting Headteacher Mrs H Hughes at [email protected] or call the school directly on 01978 823392 to make an appointment for a visit.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

Closing date: 12pm Monday 12th January 2026
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