Teacher - Maternity Cover

Glade Academy, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0DA

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 h
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are lookingfor a passionate and skilledTeacherwho will inspire every pupil to achieve their fullpotential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust.

About You

• A degree (or equivalent) and QTS.
• Proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Creativity and flexibility in your teaching approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect.
• A willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working.
• A growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offerall employees:

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glade Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glade Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01553603017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glade-academy

At Glade Academy, we believe every child matters. Our dedicated staff work as a team to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by our core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. We foster strong relationships with families and provide tailored support through initiatives like our Student and Family Support Team and Nurture Group. If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school within the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, we’d love to welcome you to our team. 

Arranging a visit to Glade Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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