Teacher - maternity cover

St John's Church School, Spirit Federation, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

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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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher - maternity cover job summary

You matter to us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking group of schools at the heart of their communities: Paston Ridings, St John’s, Winyates and Barnack. With a strong team spirit within and across the federation, our staff flourish, belong and feel proud to make a difference every day.

We are looking for a teacher to join us who is ready to flourish and grow as a teacher and is passionate about unlocking children’s potential. None of this is done alone - collaboration, shared planning and coaching are part of everyday life here.
Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, we’re excited to hear from you.

Why join us?

🌟 A place to belong
An incredibly happy, supportive working environment with an exceptional ethos of care for pupils, staff and families.
🌟 Your growth matters
We will inspire and support you to become the teacher you want to be. From a dedicated Team Leader to guide your induction, regular support with planning, teaching and assessment, to excellent CPD and coaching, your professional journey is at the heart of our work.
🌟 Opportunities available
If you’re looking to flourish and grow in 2026 and beyond, we offer leadership development at your pace. Opportunities to shine are frequent, whether that’s honing your classroom practice, taking on a curriculum area in the future or exploring wider leadership pathways.
🌟 A thriving community
Our dream is to create opportunities for children and staff to think big, aim high and recognise their potential - knowing anything is possible. If you are someone who can make great things happen, we’d love to welcome you.

We are the right school and federation for you if:

• You enjoy working as part of a positive, well-established team.

• You want to develop your career and grow as a teacher within an excellent, ambitious group of schools.

• You are driven to make a meaningful contribution to pupils socially and academically.

• You are highly motivated, passionate, resilient and committed to teaching.

What we offer

• A caring, supportive and joyful working environment

• A leadership team who are hands-on, present and invested in your success

• A dedicated Team Leader to support your induction

• Teaching teams across four schools who work collaboratively, supporting each other with planning, teaching and assessment

• Exceptional professional development and mentoring

What our staff say

“I’ve felt incredibly supported in developing my career across the Spirit Federation. I feel valued, well looked after, and proud to be part of something truly meaningful.” — Spirit Teacher

Ready to grow with us?

If you want to join a federation where teachers flourish - in confidence, in expertise and, if they choose, in leadership - please apply for this exciting role.

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 St John's Church School, Spirit Federation

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church School, Spirit Federation website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-school

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