Key Stage 1 Teacher- Maternity Cover

Haslington Primary Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 February 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until the return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated class teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is a maternity cover position, which will commence after February half term.

The position will initially be based in our split year 1 and 2 class.

The postholder will be responsible for leading Science across the whole school.

The successful candidate must: -

• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;

• have experience of fostering a strong foundation in early literacy (including phonics) and numeracy.

• have a strong track record of raising writing standards

• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning

• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management

• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards

• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team

• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children

• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum

• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement

• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff

• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents

• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do

• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development

• a supportive senior leadership team committed to staff well-being and workload management

• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance

• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc)

• eye care vouchers

• discounted gym membership

• free annual flu jab

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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on:

Tuesday 12th November at 4:00pm and Tuesday 17th November at 9:00am and 1:00pm

To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer- hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification Teacher (1) (1) (1).docx - 43.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Haslington Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Haslington Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 581327
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haslington-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Haslington Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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