14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 April 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    13 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR 1-6 (£32,916-£45,352)

Class Teacher - Maternity cover Nursery based job summary

Burton End Primary Academy

Class Teacher - Maternity cover Nursery based

Contract: Temporary

Salary: MPR 1-6 (£32,916-£45,352)

Start Date: 01.09.2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Teacher (Maternity cover) to join our friendly and supportive EYFS team at Burton End Primary Academy in September 2026. 

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, play-based learning in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework and our Early Foundations Curriculum with the Unity Schools partnership, creating a stimulating environment which nurtures curious, confident learners to thrive and believe that anything is possible. We would welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. 

You will need to:-

 • Build high quality relationships with pupils, staff and parents in a rich and engaging early years environment. 

• Believe that children thrive through play and quality experiences to lay the foundations for lifelong learning 

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner, demonstrating a passion for teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

• Prioritise the development of children’s communication and language through high quality, meaningful interactions. 

• Have high expectations for learning and behaviour. 

• Have a good understanding of, or a willingness to engage with, evidence-based approaches.

 In return we can offer you:

 • A friendly and welcoming school 

• Dedicated colleagues with an excellent team ethos 

• A supportive and driven leadership team 

• Investment in your training and development

• Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by our Teaching School Hub 

• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust including secondments to other trust schools 

• Evidence informed research opportunities via our Research School and programmes to reduce teacher workload including the development of the CUSP curriculum and other programmes the staff within our schools benefit from 

• Wellbeing support service 

• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

Closing Date: 9:00am, 27.04.2026.

Interviews: 07.05.2026.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

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About Burton End Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
446 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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