Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location: Highwoods Academy
Working hours: 5 days / Full time
Start Date: 1st September 2026 – 30th June 2027 (Maternity Cover)
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th June / Thursday 25th June 2026
Job details
Salary: MPS 1-6 FTE: £32,916 – £45,352
Basis: Full time
Region: Doncaster
Job category/type: Teaching - Primary
Job description
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.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome 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.
What we are looking for in applicants
* 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: 01709 583273 to arrange.
Application forms are available online or via the school office, please return completed applications for the attention of the Head Teacher Mr Paul Rust to
admin-highwoods@empoweringmindsmat.uk
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
#J-18808-Ljbffr