Class Teacher - Maternity cover

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership Tel: 01440 333400 Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk and olivia.gillard@heartseaseprimary.org.uk Website:  https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/313215NFK Salary - MPR/UPR, actual salary £13,166 - £20,419 ( £32,916 - £51,048 FTE)  Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (maternity cover) Part time 0.4FTE, 13.3 hours per week Required for 1 September 2026 Heartsease Primary Academy are looking for a part-time Class Teacher to join our team. We are looking for: An inspiring teacher with a passion for primary education Teachers with high expectations for teaching and learning Teachers who deliver high quality lessons that are adaptive, engaging and challenge pupils Teachers who are highly motivated individuals In return we will offer:  Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our pupil’s lives A friendly and supportive team and working environment Supportive and positive management Investment in your training and development with weekly school CPD and trust twilight sessions Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust Evidence informed research opportunities via our Research School and programmes to reduce teacher workload including the development of the CUSP curriculum, an iPad Pro for front facing teaching and 1:1 student iPads in class to support workload Access to a wellbeing support service Trust wide professional development and wellbeing days for all teachers A positive work life balance by having a two-week October half-term break Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Olivia Gillard, Head of School, via email:  olivia.gillard@heartseaseprimary.org.uk telephone: 01603 307820. How to apply A Candidate Information Pack and job description are available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply for our online application form. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Closing date:  5 June 2026, 9am Interview date:  TBC Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful