Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Gurney Pease Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - M6

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are looking to appoint a skilled, committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Class Teacher to join our vibrant, successful & supportive team.

Job Role: Class Teacher

Location: Gurney Pease Academy

Contract Type: Temporary – Maternity Cover

Hours: Full Time

Term Time plus one week (47 weeks per year)

Salary: M1 - M6

Cover required from September 2026. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed person who will help us deliver a high-quality learning environment for our pupils. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and committed to ensuring the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the People Team to confirm your visit. 

Available dates for school visits: Tuesday 2nd June, 4pm or Thursday 4th June, 2pm. 

Closing date: Friday 5th June, 5pm. 

Interview date: Friday 12th June - Time TBC

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 Gurney Pease Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gurney Pease Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gurney-pease-academy

Gurney Pease Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted October 2021) with amazing children and staff. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our EYFS team in our two-old-provision, who believes that in order for children to achieve their potential, good self-esteem, positive relationships, and high aspirations are essential.

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