Teacher- Maternity Cover

Monks Coppenhall Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4LY

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  18 June 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 academic year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Key Stage 1 class teacher from September 2025. This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. It is expected the contract will end on 31st August 2026.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?

The successful candidate must: -

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

• Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;

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

• 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;

• Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• A very supportive, caring team;

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

• Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;

• 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);

• Eye care vouchers;

• Discounted gym membership;

• Free annual flu jab.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

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About Monks Coppenhall Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monks Coppenhall Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 814040
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monks-coppenhall-academy

At Monks Coppenhall Academy and Nursery, our educational vision is to be a place of excellence and enjoyment and have high aspirations for all our children.We want everyone to feel valued and achieve to the best of their potential.
We have very high expectations of behaviour, where all learners are given equal opportunities and treated fairly. We aim for children to feel safe and secure; we place a particular emphasis on meeting the emotional needs of our children. We aim for children to leave our Academy confident, happy and well equipped for the next phase of their education. Our very skilled team know each child well and want the very best outcomes for them.

We want children to enjoy learning and develop a love of learning. Children are at the heart of everything we do. The Children’s Council plays an active part in decision making within the Academy.

Arranging a visit to Monks Coppenhall Academy

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

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