Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Creswick Academy, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

STOP! Before you scroll to the next advert, please look at why we need you at Creswick!

We currently have an opening in our school: a maternity cover teaching position in one of our Reception classes. The role will be for three days a week, for two terms.

We are Going for Gold at Creswick and need to recruit a great teacher join our talented team. We are not requiring a set number of years of experience, a particular key stage or year group or area of expertise. Rather, we would like somebody who shares our vision and values. If you have an abundance of energy and great enthusiasm, we strongly encourage you to apply. We will offer the opportunity to grow and develop during your time with us.

We have a big ambition to be the school of choice in the local area. Nestled in a residential part of the town, the school is afforded a very generous site and a modern building, close beside the many attractions that the vibrant Garden City has on its doorstep.

The children are the biggest asset of the school and we are very excited about the progress we are making. We have a supportive team of governors and a very skilled staff team.

We ask that all candidates who submit an application visit the school. We would be delighted to show you around. Please arrange a visit by contacting the school office.

Please note: Creswick Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Safeguarding is everybody's business at Creswick Academy. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical checks. All references will be taken up prior to appointment.

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

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.

About Creswick Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/creswick-primary-nursery-school-welwyn-garden-city

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