Early Years Class Teacher
Maple Court Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0QD19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - September 2027
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £45,350
What skills and experience we're looking for
Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Early Years Class Teacher |Fixed Term until September 2027 | MPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,350 | Applications from both experienced and ECTs are welcome
The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated Early Years Class Teacher to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to play a key role in delivering high-quality provision within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with the flexibility to contribute to teaching in Key Stage 1 where required.
Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
Our Purpose
At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:
Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm
Why Maple Court?
Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.
At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop.
Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.
The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.
Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
What the school offers its staff
The Benefits of Working for Our Trust
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
We’re Disability Confident!
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our Trust HR Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Maple Court Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maple Court Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 882100
Maple Court Academy is a part of Alpha Academies Trust, priding itself on developing strong links between its academies in both primary and secondary contexts. Leaders have collaborated with Eaton Park Academy, aligning policy and practice under a shared Executive Principal. Maple Court is a larger than average two form entry primary school which serves the communities of Bentilee and Bucknall.
Arranging a visit to Maple Court Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
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