Fixed Term Teacher - Maternity Cover - Shenstone Lodge

Shenstone Lodge

Full Time Primary Class Teacher (Main Scales +SEN Allowance)

Fixed Term 12 Months - Maternity Cover

The Shenstone Lodge site is a growing provision that currently educates and supports approximately 70 students in Key Stages 1 and 2 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.

The school will provide:

• a significant SEN allowance
• bespoke high quality training to support knowledge and understanding of specialist behavior management interventions
• small class sizes and high staffing ratios, in and out of the classroom
• a well resourced school
• networking opportunities through the Academy Trust and local SEMH school groups
• support for creative and flexible thinking to enhance curriculum delivery
• access to employee benefits schemes which include store, restaurant and gym memberships discounts
• minibus and lifeguard training (if eligible)
• knowledgeable and highly supportive staff team

The successful candidate will provide/deliver:

• high expectations of academic achievement
• a successful track record of motivating young peoplewell planned, sequenced, innovative and engaging lessons
• clear direction and support for teaching assistants
• flexibility in their approach to students and the school itself
• a clear understanding of and ability to manage behaviour that challenges
• subject leadership of a subject as directed by SMT

The post is suitable for a skilled and experienced teacher, or a teacher who is relatively new to the profession.

Shenstone Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview.

You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Welcome to Shenstone Lodge School.

Salary: Main Scale

Allowances: SEN

Closing Date: Noon 7th May 2026

Interview Date: 19th May 2026

It is highly recommended that interested candidates visit the school. Please contact the school office on and ask for Ian Mitchell or email

Application forms and details of the post can be obtained from:

, WMJobs, Staffs CC Jobs Bulletin or via MyNewTerm -