Primary Teacher (Year 5) – Maternity Cover | Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme | Full-Time (5 Days) | After Easter Start
Pay: £150 – £200 per day (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Weekly Pay Available
ECTs Welcome
Immediate Requirement – After Easter
Astro Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme that is looking to appoint a Year 5 Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role starting after the Easter holidays.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a consistent, full-time position within a supportive school environment, with potential to extend or lead to future opportunities.
Why This Role?
- Full-time, stable role (5 days per week)
- Competitive daily rate of £150 – £200
- Supportive school with strong leadership
- Opportunity to build relationships and make a real impact in KS2
- Ideal for both experienced teachers and ECTs
The Role
You will be responsible for teaching a Year 5 class, including:
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum
- Creating a positive and structured classroom environment
- Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching where required
- Working closely with colleagues and support staff
- Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and learning
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Primary Teachers
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching within KS2 (Year 5 experience desirable)
- Strong classroom management skills
- A positive, proactive and reliable approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
About Astro Education
Astro Education supports primary and secondary schools across Cheshire and surrounding areas with high-quality teaching staff.
We pride ourselves on fair pay, honest communication, and long-term opportunities, including our 12-week temp-to-perm model, allowing schools to offer permanent contracts with no transfer fee.
Apply Now
If you are a Primary Teacher available for a full-time role after Easter and looking for a rewarding Year 5 position in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to discuss this opportunity further — we are looking to shortlist candidates as soon as possible.
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