Cover Class Teacher
Epworth Education Trust, Leigh, WN7 5NJ169 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
31 December 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or Lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,068.00 - £46,937.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (M1–M6), with starting salary determined according to relevant teaching experience and Trust pay arrangements. Paid pro rata for hours worked.
Cover Class Teacher job summary
The successful candidates will inspire and nurture our pupils through excellent teaching and will contribute positively to school teams by modelling and promoting high-quality classroom practice.
We are looking for excellent teachers who:
Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established across the Trust, whilst implementing current and effective teaching strategies
Have a proven record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching
Can support, challenge and nurture our amazing children, meeting their individual needs and developing positive learning behaviours
Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
Will be active members of school teams and contribute to the Trust’s Christian and nurturing ethos
Promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of the school community
Are flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, and are committed team players with a passion for teaching
In return our Trust and its school offer you:
Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
The opportunity to make a difference.
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Access to training opportunities and professional development
This role is ideal for experienced teachers seeking flexibility, teachers returning to the profession, or those looking to gain experience across a range of schools within a supportive Trust.
Applicants are welcome to come and visit schools. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Julie Whittaker on jwhittaker@epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be submitted through MyNewTerm with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12
Closing date: 31st December 2026
Applications will be reviewed from 1st September 2026 and suitable candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis throughout the autumn term. The extended closing date is intended to enable us to build a wider pool of high-quality candidates for future opportunities across the Trust.
Short listing: Ongoing from 1st September 2026
Observations: By Arrangement
Interviews: Will be held throughout the recruitment period from 1st September 2026
This role is a zero-hour role that means you will work across all schools in our trust as required.
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
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.
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- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Multi Academy Trust based in the North West
Head office location
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