14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week Every day Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our teaching team at Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School part of the Horizon Schools Federation to provide maternity cover, this role could be in either EYFS/KS1 or KS2 depending upon strengths and experience of candidates and needs of the school.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic class teacher with a passion for learning, who can demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm within their practice and uphold our school vision and values.

Applications from ECTs are welcome and we pride ourselves of providing excellent support and professional development opportunities for teachers in their early careers. An experienced and dedicated school-based mentor will be allocated and opportunities to work with leaders across our federation are prioritised to ensure effective sharing of expertise.

What the school offers its staff

Our federation offers a welcoming environment where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners. We recognise the value of each individual and provide a wealth of opportunities for children to realise their potential. We work in partnership with pupils, governors, the local and wider community to encourage children to strive for excellence and aim high, laying the foundations for life-long learning.

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

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, whether paid or voluntary, to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check and satisfactory references.

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.

Additional documents

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

About The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
254 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01775 820467

Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is a very popular and happy school, with high expectations of success for all. Our children are well behaved and very keen to learn. Everyone works together to ensure the very best for each child. We are a growing school and we will have an additional Year 6 class in September 2020.

Arranging a visit to The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.bach@cowley.lincs.sch.uk.

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