Class Teacher (Year 3) - Maternity Cover

Upwood Primary Academy, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2QA

4 days remaining to apply

Closing date
6 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Class Teacher (Year 3) - Maternity Cover job summary

Class Teacher (Year 3) – Maternity Cover

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Upwood Primary Academy

Closing date: 6th November 2024

Start date: February 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you ready to bring your passion for teaching to a place where every child’s potential is nurtured?

Are you a key stage 2 teacher looking for a short term role?

If so, Upwood Primary Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As a Year 3 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover), you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to the overall development of our pupils. You will need to have a DFE-recognised teaching qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies. Experience in delivering student-centred learning and using ICT in the classroom is essential. You should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and be ready to inspire and enthuse our students with high-quality learning opportunities. There is a possibility that this fixed term contract may be extended beyond 31st August 2025.

About us:

Nestled in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, our thriving one-form entry primary school is a cornerstone of the Upwood community. Our academy, inspired by the heritage of the local RAF airbase, is dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. We offer a warm and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to shine and grow into a well-rounded individual. Our vision is to foster a lifelong love of learning, curiosity, and positivity in our students. We promote kindness and understanding, supported by our core values of curiosity, resilience, and kindness. At Upwood Primary Academy, you will join a dedicated staff team committed to high standards and continuous improvement, ensuring that every child feels secure and confident in their learning journey.

Join us at Upwood Primary Academy and make a difference in the lives of our students. Apply now to be part of a team that is passionate about education and dedicated to excellence!

Why work for us?:

We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and we can offer you:

- Progression opportunities across the Trust

- Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching

- Access to the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)    

- Free flu vaccinations

- Cycle to work scheme

- Recommend a Friend Reward scheme

- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme

- Trained Mental health first aiders

- Collaborative working across schools in the Trust

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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.