Class Teacher (Maternity Cover Academic Year)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Spalding
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Teaching Classroom Management Lesson Planning Assessment Communication Safeguarding Differentiation Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover Academic Year)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TR

Full time: 32.5 hours a week · Fixed term (1 year) · M1 - M6

Closing date: 8 May 2026 at 9am

Job details

  • Job role: Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
  • Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
  • Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
  • Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
  • Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
  • Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our teaching team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], to provide maternity cover. This role could be in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending upon strengths and experience of candidates and needs of the school.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic class teacher with a passion for learning, who can demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm within their practice and uphold our school vision and values.

Applications from ECTs are welcome and we pride ourselves on providing excellent support and professional development opportunities for teachers in their early careers. An experienced and dedicated school-based mentor will be allocated and opportunities to work with leaders across our federation are prioritised to ensure effective sharing of expertise.

What the school offers its staff

Our federation offers a welcoming environment where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners. We recognise the value of each individual and provide a wealth of opportunities for children to realise their potential. We work in partnership with pupils, governors, the local and wider community to encourage children to strive for excellence and aim high, laying the foundations for life-long learning.

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

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, whether paid or voluntary, to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form. You will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

For any queries, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden].

To arrange a visit, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

  • School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
  • Education phase: Primary school
  • School size: 254 pupils enrolled
  • Age range: 4 to 11
  • Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
  • School website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a very popular and happy school, with high expectations of success for all. Our children are well behaved and very keen to learn. Everyone works together to ensure the very best for each child.

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