Maternity Cover - Class Teacher

Orchard Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Maternity Cover - Class Teacher job summary

We’re Hiring a Class Teacher! Inspire, Empower, and Make a Lasting Difference - One Child at a Time

We Are Looking for a Teacher Who:

Brings energy, commitment, and a genuine passion for teaching

Communicates clearly and works effectively as part of a team

Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook

Models our school values and maintains high standards

Is committed to their own professional growth and the success of every child

Why Orchard?

We’re not just a school — we’re a community. Backed by South Pennine Academies, we’re a vibrant and unique place to work, filled with heart, ambition, and a whole lot of energy! Over the last three years, we’ve been on an incredible journey of improvement — and we’re only just getting started.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

What We Offer:

Wellbeing Support - including stress counselling, physiotherapy and more

Pension Scheme - because your future is important

Flexi Days - 2 paid term-time days off for personal milestones

Free Flu Vaccinations - keeping you healthy through the year

Cycle to Work Scheme - promoting active and sustainable travel

Free Will Writing Service - peace of mind for you and your family

Continuous Professional Development - ongoing training and support

Supportive Leadership Team - who are with you every step of the way

Join Our Team

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution, inspire young minds, and grow within a forward-thinking and caring school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of the dedicated and dynamic team at Orchard Primary Academy, where both children and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

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

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 Orchard Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orchard Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-primary-academy

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