Class Teacher (Key Stage 2) Maternity Cover

Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7NH

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 April 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy are looking to recruit an experienced, outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated Class teacher to start on 27th April 2026.

This is a temporary maternity leave cover role and will end on the return of the post holder.

The successful candidate must: -

• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;
• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;
• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards;
• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;
• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;
• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;
• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD;
• have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff;
• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents;
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development;
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc);
• eye care vouchers;
• discounted gym membership;
• free annual flu jab.

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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Show arounds will take place on Tuesday 10th March at 4:30pm and Monday 16th March at 9:30am

To make an appointment to view the school please contact the school office on 01270 696810.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March at 12 Noon

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 696810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-and-nursery-school-crewe

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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