Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: £37,101- £49232

Employment Location:        St. Stephen’s CE Primary School

Willington

Co. Durham

DL15 0QH

Closing date: 12th June 2026

Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) 
This is a maternity cover post and will end when the substantive post holder returns.
Required to start 1st September 2026. (We require an established, experienced teacher therefore this vacancy is not suitable for ECT.)

At St. Stephen’s C.E. Primary School, we are committed, not only to educating children’s minds, but most importantly to educating their hearts. As a result of this, a customised curriculum, which meets both the academic and pastoral needs of all our pupils, is fundamental to our school ethos and vision. The happy, secure and nurturing environment, enables our pupils to have an age appropriate confidence, which supports them in achieving their fullest potential. Everything we do is underpinned by our whole school Christian ethos, which aspires for all children to fulfil their God-given potential, to be the best that they can be, so that they can ‘let their light shine to the world’.

We require an experienced Year 1 teacher, to cover maternity leave, who is an innovative and creative practitioner and has a passion for inspiring young minds. The candidate must have a nurturing, friendly and approachable manner, which embraces our Christian ethos.

We are looking for a teacher who is:
• Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
• Nurturing, patient and committed to inclusive practice
• Reflective and keen to develop their own practice
• Able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Confident in planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Planning, delivering and assessing a broad and balanced curriculum in Year 1

• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting provision to meet individual needs
• Working effectively as part of a team and contributing to wider school life
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required’

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 

Application forms are available from and returnable to the Headteacher by emailing ststephensce@durhamlearning.net. In the interest of economy, returned applications will not be acknowledged.
Closing date for applications:  Friday 12th June 2026