Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027 Start Date: September 2026 Cobholm Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and ambitious classroom teacher for September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with any relevant experience in KS1 or KS2. Applications from Early Careers Teachers are also welcomed. The successful candidate will have a real interest in their own professional development and being part of a school that is ambitious for its students and community. They will be fully committed to the school’s vision to provide an exceptional educational experience with flexibility, creativity and commitment. What You’ll Be Doing Teach students according to their individual educational needs and prepare engaging lesson plans. Assess, record, track, and report on student progress, development, attainment, and attendance. Use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including ICT, literacy, and numeracy, to provide a high-quality learning experience. Maintain discipline, encourage good behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and standards of work and homework. Plan and contribute to curriculum development, Schemes of Work, and whole-school policies. Work collaboratively as part of a phase team and contribute to whole-school planning activities. Engage actively in professional development, performance management, and the Staff Development programme. Communicate effectively with parents, carers, guardians, and external agencies, including participation in open evenings and parents’ evenings. Promote student well-being, participation in school life, and support their personal development. Support the Primary’s ethos, mission, corporate policies, and health and safety procedures, playing a full role in the school community. About You The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and creativity in teaching. You will also be adaptable and passionate about your students' success. You will act as a positive role model, foster a supportive learning environment, and be committed to your own continuous learning and professional development. Essential: An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS. Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post). Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community. Experience of teaching the relevant phase in a primary school. Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, including the ability to provide for individual student needs. Experience of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress. Desirable: Master’s