Cover Teacher

Salary details: £ - £

We are seeking to appoint a passionate class teacher to cover PPA/ directed time work in our EYFS/KS1 provision delivering high quality lessons whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our youngest pupils. 

Christ Church Primary School is located in the heart of Burton-upon-Trent, in the middle of a vibrant, multi-cultural and supportive community.  We are pleased to be able to offer an excellent opportunity to join our hardworking and dedicated team as we continue on our journey to outstanding.  

The Governors of Christ Church primary School would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

• Is an outstanding EYFS/KS1 classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others
• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success
• Is a caring professional
• Has a clear understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum
• Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning
• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach
• Will be committed to extra-curricular activities
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team

A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate, please contact the school to make an appointment on 01283 247400.

To apply for this post please download the school’s application form.

Closing date: 12pm noon – Friday 15 May 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 – selected applicants will be invited back to complete stage 2 on Wednesday 20 May pm.

Please send completed application and recruitment and monitoring forms to s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk or post to

Christ Church Primary School

Dale Street

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3TE

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.