KS2 Maternity Cover Teacher
- North Yorkshire County Council
- Full Time
- Catterick Garrison
- £31,650 - £45,646 per annum

Job Description
Salary: £31,650- £45,646 (Subject to September 2025 pay review)
Grade: M1 - UPS1
Contract: Temporary maternity cover starting Summer 2 Term 2025
Hours: Full time
Location: Colburn Community Primary School
The Governors of Colburn Community Primary School wish to appoint a Maternity Cover Teacher to work in KS2.
Colburn Community Primary School is situated on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with neighbouring market towns and bordering the largest military Garrison in Europe. The location offers a unique setting with all the advantages of rural life alongside the benefits of urban living with significant development and regeneration, including housing growth, shopping facilities and excellent transport links to the A1, A66 and A19.
The community has a strong sense of identity and community spirit that is encompassed by the school. With a mix of civilian and armed forces families, we have a diverse community of pupils, the majority civilian, and from a range of economic backgrounds.
Candidates must have a deep commitment to ensuring that the standards of provision at Colburn Community Primary School are maintained and developed in response to our commitment to provide the children with the best possible education.
Applicants are advised to look at the person specification and ensure they meet the criteria before applying.
Our school can offer you:
- A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment.
- Friendly, enthusiastic children.
- A dedicated, supportive and welcoming staff team.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and support.
- On-going CPD
Applicants are strongly advised to look around our school. Please contact Miss Julie Dewhirst on 01748 832676 to make an appointment or email: admin@colburn.n-yorks.sch.uk
Additional information is also available on the school website and candidates can also speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team if necessary. This post is not open to job share.
Key Dates:
Closing: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviewing: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Key Documents:
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