Classroom Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover until 31st August 2026

Holland Park Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6NG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/01/2026 or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)

Classroom Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover until 31st August 2026 job summary

Join a Safe and Happy Community at Holland Park Primary School

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect?

At Holland Park Primary School, we ensure every child is prepared for each step of their educational journey and beyond. We achieve this through high-quality teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, and an inclusive approach to pastoral support.

We are seeking a dedicated Reception Class Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover, running from 1st January 2026 (or as soon as possible) until 31st August 2026.

The successful candidate will become a vital part of our caring community, playing a crucial role in delivering a safe, happy, and stimulating learning environment for every child.

Whether you are an experienced professional or at the beginning of your career, we offer a truly supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and you can genuinely thrive and grow.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

What We’re Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies
• Ability to make and maintain professional and supportive relationships with children

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training programme that empowers you to flourish
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing idea and building strong professional relationships

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Thursday 11th December via My New Term.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

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 Holland Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holland Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holland-park-primary-school

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