Class Teacher; Maternity Cover

Overview

Are you excited by innovative practice and eager to join a forward-thinking school? Featherstone Academy is seeking a passionate and driven KS2 Class Teacher to join our ambitious team.

Featherstone Academy is proud to be a GOOD school (Ofsted, March 2023) with high aspirations for every child. We provide high-quality education from Preschool through to Year 6, ensuring that all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and reflective Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, making learning exciting and engaging while ensuring strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.

With continued investment in high-quality resources, we offer a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where creativity, curiosity, and ambition are encouraged. Our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning supports both professional development and pupil success.

We welcome applications from teachers who can consistently provide inspirational learning experiences that enable all children to thrive, underpinned by secure knowledge of current pedagogy, research, and practice.

• Plan and deliver high-quality, innovative lessons that inspire and engage young learners
• Apply secure understanding of age-appropriate assessment strategies to track and accelerate progress
• Create a vibrant, stimulating learning environment where children flourish and thrive
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive forward our vision for excellence

• Uphold our school vision and values, driven by STRIVE
• Join a supportive team of staff and parents who are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school
• Demonstrate high standards and a full commitment to pupil success
• Establish a trusting, open culture that prioritises safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Be flexible, hardworking, and eager to engage in ongoing professional development
• Lead and support by example, setting the highest expectations for themselves and others
• Possess strong, nurturing behaviour management skills and excellent SEND/child development knowledge
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular clubs and community engagement
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create inspirational learning opportunities
• Treat teaching children whose behaviour is good and who are eager to learn

• A forward-thinking and ambitious Senior Leadership Team, committed to innovation and excellence
• A full induction programme and tailored training opportunities to support your professional growth
• A vibrant Early Years environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities
• A school at the centre of its community, where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed

This is a fixed-term Maternity Cover position.

How to apply:

We warmly welcome visits to our school week beginning 9 February 2026. Please contact Laura Wood on to arrange a tour. To apply for the post, please complete your application form and return to: lwoodenheartlearning.org by Monday 23 February sing Date:
Monday 23 February es of Interview:
Thursday 26 February. Interview Venue:
Featherstone Primary Academy. Commencement date in role: 13.04.2026. Anticipated end date: 03.27. Contact:
Laura Wood,

Greenheart Learning Partnership is a dynamic and thriving multi-academy trust, proudly serving 10 primary schools across the West Midlands. Our commitment to delivering the very best education for our pupils is unwavering, and we are built on strong values that guide everything we do. Greenheart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We therefore expect all staff and volunteers to work to and within school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.