Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Welland Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4TR

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPR/UPR

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Class Teacher - Maternity Leave

MPS/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Required from September 2026

Closing date: Monday 2nd February at midnight.

Interviews to take place week beginning 9th February.

Are you looking to try out a new school, are you relocating but not sure which school to relocate to? Or are you wanting to kick start your career as a teacher? Look no further!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled professional to teach one our of classes for a year whilst one of our teachers is on maternity leave. The ideal candidate we seek is an individual who will bring energy, passion and knowledge to our wonderful and welcoming school.

We’re looking to appoint a practitioner who:

• has a passion for children’s learning and development.

• can contribute ideas to a strong and forward looking team.

• can be innovative in their techniques to motivate young learners.

• is reflective.

• is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike.

We can offer you:

• An welcoming, friendly school.

• A school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.

• A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other but also who have great sense of humours!

Why not get in touch, come and visit or even just ring for a chat to find out more!

Check out our website to get a feel for our school.

The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachel Dawkins, Office Administrator, on 01733 563180 or email rdawkins@wellandacademy.org.

For further information:

http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11633/

Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GATequalops

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

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 Welland Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Welland Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/welland-academy

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