Maternity Cover Class Teacher

Maternity Cover Class Teacher - Reception and KS1 Highgate Infant School 0.6fte Temporary to cover Maternity Leave Salary - Teacher Main Pay Range Unity Education Trust are recruiting for a Maternity Cover Teacher to join our education team at Highgate Infant school to start September 2026. Are you dedicated to tailoring learning to the individual needs of every child? If you are passionate about providing the best learning opportunities to every learner and like working as part of a dedicated and happy team, then Highgate Infant Academy could be the school for you! Located in a beautiful Victorian building in Kings Lynn, Highgate Infant Academy is a small but thriving school community that has good links with the Unity Education Trust family of schools. We currently have 62 pupils on roll, taught in three classes, each with a teacher and a strong support staff team. This post will involve you teaching 2 days a week in Year 1 and 1 day a week in Reception. The post will involve teaching and day to day planning and preparation. Planning and PPA time will be shared with the substantive post holders and the division of this will be flexible, in response to the shared nature of the role. If you are a teacher who Enjoys working with children Is patient, caring and a good communicator Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use your own initiative Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise Has a good understanding of the unique needs of young children in Reception and Key Stage One In return for your integrity, passion and sense of fun, we can offer you the opportunity to work in a well-resourced school, alongside a committed, hardworking and very dedicated staff team who are creative and forward thinking. We warmly welcome visits to the school, why not call us to arrange a visit to have a look around and find out more. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Previous applicants need not apply. ​​​​​​​If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact Cheryl Kirby via email on head@hig.unity-ed.uk for an informal friendly chat. How to apply Click on the Apply Now button. You can save you application and return to it later. Please ensure you have completed your application before the end date. No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the