Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4HF28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,196.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1-UPS3
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
We are recruiting for a Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, based in Scarborough
About the role
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy’s policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
Be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.
Use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management.
Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, attractive and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the school’s curriculum, ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.
Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate differentiation, challenge, support and maintain with high expectations.
Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety following school procedures and policies.
Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
Participate in staff meetings as required.
Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
Starting 1st September 2026, 32.5 hrs per week, Maternity cover
About our Academy
At Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual.
Salary & Benefits
M1- UPS 3 £32,916-£51,048 (Fixed term contract)
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Qualified Teacher Status or ECT.
Experience of teaching Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching.
Experience of managing teaching resources Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these.
Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures.
Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.
Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD .
Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
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- School website
- Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy website
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