Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
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Southfield Primary Academy
13/03/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
MPS 1-6, £32,916 - £45,352
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Full time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Teaching - Primary
Date posted
25/02/2026
Job reference
REQ22364
Job description
Southfield Primary School, Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3BN
Full Time, 5 full days (Maternity Cover till March 2027)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
We are seeking…
Applications are welcome from both Early Career Teachers and experienced Teachers.
Southfield Primary is currently looking for a teacher as maternity cover for our Y1 class, to join our team from September 2026 until March 2027. You will be passionate about teaching, committed to ensuring each pupil achieves their potential, with high standards of both yourself, pupils and colleagues. A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and an interest in professional development, research based-practice and life-long learning.
What we are looking for in applicants is:
* An outstanding classroom practitioner
* Excellent classroom behaviour management and assessment skills
* The ability to engage and enthuse pupils through creative approaches to teaching & learning within a primary setting
* Excellent planning and preparation that meets the needs of all pupils
* Good communication skills
* Someone who works well as a team
What we can offer:
* Enthusiastic, well-motivated children
* Committed staff team
* Supportive parents and governors
* On-going professional development opportunities
* A kind, caring, nurturing environment
* The support of a forward-thinking Academy Trust
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: to arrange. Application forms are available online or via the school office, please return completed applications for the attention of the Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Worthington to admin-
Closing Date: Friday 13th March 12pm 2026
Interview Date: Friday 20th March 2026