2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    February 2026 or earlier

  • Closing date

    14 December 2025 at 11am

  • Date listed

    28 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary from £32,916 in line with Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated primary teacher to join our team on a full-time maternity cover contract. The role is suitable for teachers at any stage of their career who are passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences and helping children thrive.

We welcome applications from teachers with a range of strengths and subject specialisms, and we will consider adjusting the year group for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a strong commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment

  • Brings energy, creativity and high expectations for pupils’ learning and progress

  • Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative staff team

  • Is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

We can offer:

  • A warm, welcoming school community

  • Supportive colleagues and leadership

  • Opportunities to contribute your strengths and develop professionally

If you are passionate about primary education and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Details

Phase: To be negotiated for the right candidate

Position Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

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.

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About Newland St John's Church of England Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
219 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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