Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Boston West Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - M1 - M6

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Boston West Academy is a forward-thinking and innovative primary school with a passion for learning beyond the classroom, including through its inspirational and award-winning grounds. Boston West Academy believes that strong, positive relationships provide the foundation for success and promotes a culture shaped by care, collaboration, attitude, respect and equality, alongside a commitment to innovative experiences that make learning enjoyable and meaningful.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring teacher to deliver high-quality lessons, support student progress, and promote positive outcomes for all learners. You will plan and deliver engaging teaching, assess and monitor achievement, and create a safe, supportive learning environment.

As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to the wider life and development of the school, working closely with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Why choose Boston West Academy?

• A positive, collaborative culture based on our core values: care, collaboration, attitude, respect, and equality (CARE)
• Extensive opportunities for outdoor learning in our award-winning educational grounds
• Strong focus on staff well-being, professional development, and career progression
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming, experienced team
• A commitment to working together for success within an optimistic and positive culture of excellence
• Being part of Anthem Schools Trust, offering access to high-quality training, networking, and support

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a passion for delivering excellent teaching and learning
• Has the skills and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate pupils
• Is committed to inclusive, comprehensive education and the welfare of every child
• Is a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues, parents, and the wider community

If you want to work in an outward-facing school that values innovation, care, and making a real difference to children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are experienced or early in your teaching journey, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. Our schools are part of Anthem Schools Trust, which is a charity and a company limited by guaranteed. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 7468210.

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.

About Boston West Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boston West Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boston-west-academy

Boston West Academy is a successful, happy and inclusive 4 -11 primary school in Boston, South Lincolnshire. Having been judged as outstanding by Ofsted in 2016, we are proud of what we have achieved over the past few years.  We are committed to developing our pupils both individually and as team players, able to work collaboratively in their learning. Our high expectations and high-quality teaching allow our children to achieve and become inquisitive, motivated and passionate lifelong learners.

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