121 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 September 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    21 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Currently the post would be Wednesday to Friday, but we can be flexible about the days. There is an additional opportunity for extra hours during the duration of the maternity contract. These can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Contract type

Fixed term - September until the member of staff returns. - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see attached application pack.

Why Holy Trinity

We are a Single Academy Trust. This gives Holy Trinity the independence and autonomy to do the best for the children in our care. We are proud to be part of the Calne cluster. Holy Trinity works closely with other local schools and Wiltshire local authority. You would be joining a dedicated and experienced group of staff. We take time to make sure that all new members of staff feel part of the team.

Holy Trinity is a popular, forward-thinking and happy church school. Our school serves the needs of the Wiltshire town of Calne. The school underwent a successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026 and has an excellent local reputation. Staff are very supportive of one another and work hard to maintain children’s superb attitudes to learning. We have excellent teaching across the school. Children’s attainment and progress is very good and standards are high.

Our vision- 'we want all of our children to leave Holy Trinity with a strong moral compass, God-given Christian values and a love of learning.'



What the school offers its staff

Roles and Responsibilities

The role of Maternity Cover Teacher at Holy Trinity is an exciting opportunity. The successful applicant will have designated PPA time. Flexibility and time management are important attributes. There is an additional opportunity for extra hours during the duration of the maternity contract. These can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will teach across the school covering PPA through the school. As a single academy trust, Holy Trinity is forward-thinking and outward-looking. We are driven to do the very best for the children in our care. We want all of our children to leave Holy Trinity in Year 6 with a strong moral compass, God-given Christian values and a love of learning.

The PPA teacher role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and contribute to the full life of the school.

We take staff wellbeing seriously, within the busy life of a primary school. This includes a report writing day for school reports and additional time given to support subject leadership when required. There are many opportunities for continuing professional development.

I warmly welcome you to Holy Trinity and look forward to meeting you. If you are able to, please arrange a visit with our school office or arrange a telephone or Microsoft Teams call with the Headteacher.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure And Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Trinity Church of England Academy

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
207 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01249 812424

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy is a popular primary school situated in the Wiltshire town of Calne. The school was opened in 1866 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016. The staff are warm, friendly, hard working and do their best for the children in their care.
The school received a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2021. We want all of our children to leave Holy Trinity with a strong moral compass, God-given Christian values and a love of learning. This is central to all that we do.

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gshore@holytrinitycalne.wilts.sch.uk.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

KS1 Teacher

Monkton Park Primary School

Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PN

Primary Teacher

Swindon Academy

Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR

Class Teacher Early Years

Castle Mead School

Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD

Primary Teacher

Swindon Academy

Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Wiltshire and Swindon