- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Felix Primary School website
Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
More than one location, Sapientia Education Trust21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
24 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- View all Suitable for early career teachers (572)jobs
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - June 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Felix Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. We are looking for someone committed to developing pupils’ personal, social and emotional skills, while driving high academic achievement for all. The successful candidate will join a highly ambitious, dedicated and supportive staff team, united by a shared mission to create a school experience that is both academically rigorous and deeply enriching for every child.
This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.
As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.
We are part of a highly successful Trust- Sapientia. The Trusts offers a plethora of continuing professional development and networking opportunities for all members of staff. We have 13 other primary schools and work collaboratively.
We are looking for a Class Teacher who is passionate about education and has the energy and drive in wanting to continuously improve as a professional. We are looking for a candidate who is a life-long learner, flexible and eager to work as part of highly committed team that aims to create a nurturing and truly unique school that is confident to be different.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent teacher who understands what highly effective teaching and learning looks like and feels like in the classroom;
- Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
- Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, have high expectations of pupil behaviour and values the importance of relationships, belonging and wellbeing;
- Be a team player who is welcoming and has excellent interpersonal skills, working with a high level of professionalism.
- Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
- Is passionate & experienced in inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
- Is committed to collaborative leadership, working with staff, parents, and the Trust to achieve excellence.
If you are ready to make a real impact and lead a school that truly values inclusivity and high achievement, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking
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
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Sapientia Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- HR@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01953 609012
Sapientia Education Trust (SET) is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools across Norfolk and Suffolk.
School Details
Felix Primary School
Arranging a visit to Sapientia Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.
School locations
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed