All Saints' CE Primary School

Job Vacancies

Job title: Maternity Cover, Year 5 Teacher

Start date: May 2026

Application closing date: Friday 16^th January 2026, 8am

Salary Grade: MPS/UPS

Package: Full time, Maternity Cover

Interviews: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Application forms to be returned to Gemma Pettinger, School Business Manager. SBM@allsaints.calderdale.sch.uk

We are looking to appoint an excellent Class Teacher to become part of our friendly, dedicated and outstanding team.

All Saints’ CE Primary School is an Ofsted outstanding, 1-form entry, Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School for children from 4 to 11 years old. It is one part of a community of communities – being a member of the family of the Diocese of Leeds whilst at the same time serving the local parishes of Salterhebble, Copley and Skircoat Green in Halifax.

We have happy children who are eager to learn, talented and dedicated staff, committed and skilled governors, supportive and enthusiastic parents, together with strong links with the Church and the wider community. We are a thriving, much-loved school. At All Saints’, our vision is to enable all our school family to have the opportunity to ‘shine and make a difference’. We hold this vision close to us in every decision we make. Our unique, caring, family atmosphere is rooted in Christian values and seen in our professional relationships with each other, the children and our families.

The candidate we are looking for will:

• be enthusiastic, well planned and an engaging teacher,
• live life with a smile and have a sunny and optimistic outlook
• be imaginative and creative with their planning, creating exciting opportunities to inspire children to learn and grow, embed knowledge and increase their skills,
• demonstrate inclusion and believe in high expectations and aspirations for all learners in the class,
• be confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships,
• have evidence of successful and effective practice in class teaching,
• be willing to add something extra to the school community by sharing their talents,
• demonstrate knowledge of our school in their application and indicate how they believe they could contribute to developing our community and the opportunities for our children,
• have a commitment to ongoing professional development and dialogue,
• be committed to all children and be willing to go the extra mile,

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact the School Office on 01422 367140 or sbm@allsiants.calderdale.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and close the application process at an earlier date should a high volume of applications be received.