Join Featherby Partnership School as a Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Inspire young minds. Grow your career. Change lives.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - 12 months
Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year
Start Date: January 2026
Actual Salary: MPS / UPR - (MPS £32915 - £45352) (UPR £47472 - £51048)
About The Role
Are you an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher looking for a rewarding new role? Featherby (part of the Maritime Academy Trust) is seeking 2 Class Teacher's to join our dedicated and supportive team. The role will be for either KS1 or KS2 across our Infant and Junior school. The positions are to cover maternity leave, starting in January 2026 for a fixed term of 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to:
* Teach and inspire pupils in a nurturing and ambitious infant school community.
* Join a collaborative and friendly staff team committed to high standards.
* Make a real difference during the early years of a child’s education.
While this role is a fixed-term maternity cover, joining the Maritime Academy Trust could open up opportunities across our group of schools in the future.
Who You Are We are looking for teachers who will:
* Put pupils first and secure exceptional outcomes for all.
* Have high expectations and inspire children to achieve their best.
* Be optimistic, energetic, resilient, and creative.
* Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
* Embrace change and innovation with enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
* Be excellent classroom practitioners who lead by example.
What We Offer
At Featherby, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being a warm, nurturing, and forward-thinking school. We believe in helping every member of our community thrive—including our staff.
Here’s what we offer:
* A strong family ethos, where every staff member is valued and supported
* Bespoke CPD, including access to LearnUpon for flexible, personalised learning
* 1:1 devices for staff and pupils, supporting innovative and effective digital teaching
* Access to excellent school grounds, which are regularly used to enhance outdoor learning
* A dedicated SEND provision, enabling inclusive education and staff development
* Home visits embedded in our approach, creating meaningful family partnerships and community connection
* Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Make a Difference?
We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Featherby Infant & Junior School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 231984 to arrange.
You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!
Featherby Infant & Junior School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.
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