Early Years Class Teacher- Maternity cover
Millfields Primary Academy, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5HP27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until the end of the academic year 26/27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026 on a maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) to become part of a warm, supportive and ambitious school community where staff wellbeing, professional development and high-quality teaching are highly valued. The successful candidate will be inspirational, hardworking and fully committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Is passionate about teaching and learning in the Early Years
- Uses creative and engaging approaches to inspire children and foster a love of learning
- Is committed to raising standards and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Brings enthusiasm, energy and a good sense of humour to school life
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- Friendly, hardworking and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
- A caring, supportive and dedicated staff team
- Strong leadership and supportive governors
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
- High-quality professional development opportunities and support for ECTs
Our January 2022 Ofsted inspection stated:
“Staff enjoy working at this school. They told the inspector that leaders take account of their workload and are mindful of their well-being. They described the staff team as a family.”
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school, where they will receive a warm welcome from the Headteacher, Rob Parish.
Further information about the job
Safeguarding Commitment
The North West Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment clearances including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity in the Workplace
The North West Academies Trust values diversity in the workforce and is committed to ensuring that throughout the recruitment and selection processes no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Potential dates to visit the school are: Tuesday 9th June
Thursday 11th June
Monday 15th June
Tuesday 16th June.
Visits can be booked via the school office.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Millfields Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 244 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Millfields Primary Academy website
- Email address
- admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 443890
Millfields Primary Academy is a school where you will be supported and have a range of opportunities to further your professional development. Our January 2022 Ofsted said, Staff enjoy working at this school. They told the inspector that leaders take account of their workload and are mindful of their well-being. They described the staff team as a family.
In addition, our children are well behaved, hardworking and are eager to learn. Our Governors are extremely supportive and are committed to ensuring our children are receiving the best education possible.
Arranging a visit to Millfields Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk.
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