Maternity Cover Teacher

Temporary maternity cover teacher (0.6FTE – Wed/Thu/Fri)
Year 4

1st September 2026 to 12th February 2027 (or sooner depending on maternity return to work date).

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Year 4 classroom practitioner who has a proven track record of ensuring high quality outcomes for children across the full breadth of the National Curriculum. This post would suit a talented, experienced, and highly motivated teacher who loves working with children and who has a good understanding of the Year 4 Curriculum.

The School Offers:
•    Happy, confident, active, and enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievements.
•    An opportunity to join a supportive & dedicated team of staff, governors & volunteers who work together to ensure the very best possible education, care, and opportunities for our pupils.
•    High-quality ongoing professional development. 
•    A school that is proud to be at the heart of the community it serves. 

Desirable Skills:
•    An enthusiastic and creative classroom practitioner; someone who inspires learning and brings the Curriculum ‘to life’.
•    An acute perception of children’s learning needs and their well-being; the ability to quickly identify and overcome barriers to learning for pupils of all abilities.
•    A team player; an ability to work alongside others for the benefit of the children in our care.
•    An excellent communicator; responsive to the needs of every child and understanding of the importance of engaging parents in their child’s educational and personal development.
•    Highly organised and committed; able to establish effective learning routines which enable young children to thrive and excel across the full range of the Primary Curriculum.

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk . 

Application Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026

Belle Vue Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and excellent professional references.