Class Teacher; Maternity Cover

About the role

Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy’s policies under the direction of the Headteacher.

Be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.

Use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management, and classroom management.

Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, attractive and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.

Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the school’s curriculum, ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.

Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate differentiation, challenge, support and maintain high expectations.

Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety following school procedures and policies.

Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.

Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.

Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record‑keeping and reporting of children’s progress.

Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.

Participate in staff meetings as required.

Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision‑making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.

Starting 1st September 2026, 32.5 hours per week, maternity cover.

• M1‑UPS3 £ 32,916‑£51,048 (Fixed term contract)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme:
  Cycle to Work Scheme

• Qualified Teacher Status or ECT.
• Experience of teaching with demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching.
• Experience of managing teaching resources.
• Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these.
• Understanding of effective assessment and target‑setting procedures.
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD.
• Ability to safeguard children, identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
• Strong commitment to creating a rich and exciting learning environment that offers students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.