Job Title
Class Teacher at Wilnecote Junior Academy.
Grade MS 3 – 6. Fixed Term Maternity Cover Full Time, Whole Year contract at standard national scale. Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours. Start Date: TBD – should start March 2026.
About the School
Fierté Multi‑Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a full‑time Class Teacher to cover maternity leave at Wilnecote Junior Academy. We are a forward‑thinking academy, determined to drive standards. Wilnecote Junior Academy work closely together and have shared values and vision. The schools have improved significantly since the last Ofsted reports. Our children are enthusiastic, well‑behaved and share a love of learning. The successful candidate will join a supportive, well‑motivated staff. We believe in encouraging everyone to learn and offer a range of learning opportunities to children and staff. We have a supportive community, and parents engage well with the school and support learning. We have a feedback policy which reduces workload for teachers. We work hard to improve children’s and staff well‑being. We have a well‑equipped outdoor learning environment. We have a strong coaching and mentoring programme to support professional development at all levels. We are a three‑form entry which allows planning and preparation to be shared across a team of teachers.
Responsibilities
In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:
* Be ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioners.
* Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience.
* Be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure.
* Have high aspirations for every child in our school and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest standard.
* Be committed to their own professional learning.
* Contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a completed application form to kdevine@hiwj.fierte.org by the closing date. To find out more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact 01827 213875. Visits to the school are scheduled on the following dates and times. To book a visit, please ring 01827 213875.
* Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 1pm
* Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 4pm
* Thursday 4th December 2025 at 9.30am
* Monday 15th December 2025 at 4pm
The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website: Fierté Multi‑Academy Trust – Vacancies (fierte.org). Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Application Timeline
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified on Thursday 8th January 2026
Interview will take place on Monday 19th January 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Fierté Multi‑Academy Trust and Heathfields Infant and Wilnecote Junior Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of Wilnecote Junior Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://www.hiwj.fierte.org/attachments/download.asp?file=568&type=pdf
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