Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Monks Coppenhall Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4LY

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  11 November 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  21 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 - 7 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 previous experience in PE subject leadership, or be willing to take on a leadership role in our PE Team;

• 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 a 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.

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.

The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Year 4 class teacher.

This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. The position will commence on 1st January 2026.

It is expected the contract will end in July 2026 when the postholder returns.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team.

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?

*As this is a two term contract this role is unsuitable for ECTs

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Monday 3rd November at 4:00pm and Wednesday 5th November at 9:30am To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway Trust HR Officer- hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk .

Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn.

Closing date: Tuesday 11th November at 4:30pm

Interview date: Thursday 20th November

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Monks Coppenhall Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 624 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: 01606 532931
• 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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