KS2 Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Morley Place Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  17 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - 32.5hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

PLANNING, TEACHING AND CLASS MANAGEMENT:

You will teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

1. Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
2. Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
3. Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
4. Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
5. Identifying SEN or very able pupils
6. Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
7. Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
8. Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
9. Monitoring and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline
10. Using a variety of teaching methods to:
i. Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
ii. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
iii. Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT, and other sources
11. Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
12. Evaluating their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
13. You will take account of pupils’ needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy
14. You will encourage pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate, and persevere, and listen attentively
15. You will use a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning
16. You will manage parents and other adults in the classroom

MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, RECORDING, REPORTING:
17. You will assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
18. You will mark and monitor pupils’ work and set targets for progress
19. You will assess and record pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving
20. You will prepare and present informative reports to parents

OTHER PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
21. You will have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
22. You will operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school/academy
23. You will establish effective working relationships and set a good example through your presentation and personal and professional conduct
24. You will endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
25. You will contribute to the corporate life of the school/academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to support the management of the school/academy
26. You will take responsibility of their own professional development and duties in relation to school/academy policies and practices
27. You will liaise effectively with parents and Academy Advisory Body (AAB) members

GENERAL:
28. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
29. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
30. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
31. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
32. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
33. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
34. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
35. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
36. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R)
• Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I)
• Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I)
• Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I)
• Knowledge of the new Professional Teaching Standards (A/I)
• Ability to teach in the Primary phase (A/I/R)
• High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R)
• High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R)
• Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R)
• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R)
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I)
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R)
• Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I)
• Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I)

Desirable
• Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I)
• The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I) • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I
• Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

Behaviours:
• Polite
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Passion for learning
• Clear communicator
• Takes initiative
• Self-motivated
• Resilient
• Determined to succeed
• Team player
• Emotionally intelligent

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

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

Morley Place is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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.

Job Description - Teaching - KS2 Teacher (5) (1).pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Morley Place Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 295 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Morley Place Academy website
• Email address: info@morleyplace.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709 302340
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morley-place-academy

We are a KS2 academy in Conisbrough, Doncaster, who really value the support of our whole school community and work relentlessly to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. Morley Place Academy is a school where children are valued and parents are welcomed as partners in their child’s learning.

The school’s aim is to provide a quality education for all and we strive to maintain a friendly, yet challenging environment where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We strongly believe in the importance of each pupil as an individual and that ‘every child matters’. In this way, the pupils remain at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to build upon the successes of the school and continue to raise standards in order to meet and exceed national expectations. We have a dedicated staff team that are committed to providing the very best possible education for all of our pupils. By working together with children, parents and carers, we aim to provide a school that is full of memorable & worthwhile experiences, that will enable them to be both ‘secondary ready’ and lifelong learners.

Arranging a visit to Morley Place Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@morleyplace.org.uk.

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