Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3TT

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,662 to £42,246

Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

This position provides maternity leave cover for two members of staff. There will be a reduction in hours from September 2027 when the first member of staff returns:

0.9 FTE until 31 August 2027

0.5 FTE from 1 September 2027 until 31 December 2027

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

 Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.

Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.

Has good curriculum knowledge 

Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.

We can offer the candidate:

An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.

Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust

Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.

Cycle to work scheme.

Staff wellbeing programme

Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office to arrange this. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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 Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mrs-ethelston-s-cofe-primary-academy

The Acorn Multi Academy Trust (www.acornacademy.org) currently consists of seven schools in West Dorset and East Devon: St Andrew’s CE Primary, Chardstock; Mrs Ethelston’s CE Primary, Uplyme; Axminster Community Primary; Membury Primary; Loders CE Primary, Marshwood CE Primary & Thorncombe St Mary’s CE Primary. However from 1 September 2024, the Acorn Multi Academy Trust is expected to join First Federation Trust (www.firstfederation.org)

First Federation Trust is an expanding multi-academy Trust of primary schools located across Devon and Dorset. The Trust celebrates diversity and distinctiveness of each primary school and is committed to driving high standards through close collaborative working and the sharing of collective experience. The Trust is driven by their values and is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools.

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