Maternity Cover Class Teacher

Christ The King Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)

Maternity Cover Class Teacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in the post of Class Teacher at Christ the King Catholic Academy. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers teacher or more experienced professional, ready to join our team of dedicated staff for two terms, initially (1st January 2026 until 31st August 2026).

Christ the King is part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT) and has a particularly close and unique relationship with St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy (both schools are led by the same leadership team). Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled teacher who will support the schools’ aspirations for improving the life chances of the children and families we serve. The post is a temporary maternity cover, and the successful candidate would take up the position from 1st January 2026.

The position advertised involves teaching within our Year 5 learning environment that will in turn make a significant contribution to the positive educational outcomes of our children. Both of our schools are one form entry however shared planning, organisation and discussion opportunities are frequent between our two sites. There are also opportunities to move between sites, in future years should this be something that interests you if further positions become available. The current advert is for two terms initially, however it is possible that this may be extended by another term.

Christ the King Catholic Academy’s learning space is just over 10 years old now, but there have been some recent improvements to the site including a quad garden, improved breakfast club area and the creation of an SEN provision called “The Meadow”.

Although the position is based at Christ the King it is important to understand the close working relationship between them and St Cuthbert’s due to the shared leadership team structure. Both schools are unique and distinct in their own way but share a consistent curriculum, behaviour policy and governing body. This special partnership, along with our network with other local Catholic schools in the Blackpool area, continues to strengthen both the practice and faith development of our two schools.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2025 - midday
Interview dates: Monday 1st December 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/8/2026 to cover Maternity leave
Hours: Full time
Start Date: 1st January 2026

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Christ The King Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ The King Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-catholic-academy

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