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Class Teacher (maternity cover)

The Greetland Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JB

This job expired on 10 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 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: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Class Teacher (maternity cover) job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about high-quality teaching and inspiring young learners.

About the Role

Experience in EYFS or Key Stage 1 is highly desirable; however, we welcome applications from strong practitioners across the primary phase.

We are looking for a teacher who:
Is committed to delivering engaging and high-quality teaching and learning
Has high expectations for all pupils and is driven to help them succeed
Creates a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
Is dedicated to continuous professional development

What We Offer

At The Greetland Academy, as part of Great Heights Academy Trust, we are proud to offer:
A supportive, forward-thinking environment within a thriving and successful Trust
A welcoming school community with children who are eager to learn and achieve their best
Access to Trust-wide expertise, including a SCITT, Research School, and English Hub
High-quality Continuous Professional Development tailored to your career aspirations
Excellent opportunities for leadership development and career progression
A collaborative staff team committed to excellence in education

As part of a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from strong professional networks, shared best practice, and the opportunity to further develop your career within Great Heights Academy Trust.

About You

The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about teaching and learning
Demonstrate strong classroom practice
Be committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to school life

Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and ambitious environment, where your contribution will make a real difference to children’s lives.

Apply now to become part of our dedicated team.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and those currently completing their initial teacher training. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 10th June

Interviews: TBC

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.

Great Heights Academy Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

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.

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About The Greetland Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Greetland Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-greetland-academy

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