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Early Years Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Burnley Road Academy, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DE

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Burnley Road Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is passionate about early learning and committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within an Early Years setting
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Demonstrate high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Be committed to supporting the needs of all children
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team

What the school offers its staff

At Burnley Road Academy, we can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A supportive and dedicated staff team
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring environment with high aspirations for all

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYT MAT leave job specification.docx - 15.1 KB (opens in new tab)

EYT MAT leave job description.docx - 55.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Early Years Class Teacher Advert May 2026.doc - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About Burnley Road Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burnley Road Academy website
• Email address: hr@penninealliance.com
• Phone number: 01422883213
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burnley-road-academy

Arranging a visit to Burnley Road Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@penninealliance.com.

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