Class Teacher

Welland Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming educational institution in Peterborough is looking for a Class Teacher to cover maternity leave starting September 2026. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring, and skilled in fostering children's learning and development. This role involves teaching for a year in a friendly environment where teamwork and positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents are valued. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds and visits to the school are welcomed.

Benefits

Welcoming and friendly school environment

Supportive and motivated team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and skilled professional for teaching role.
• Experience in creating a motivational learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class for a year during maternity leave.
• Contribute ideas to a strong and forward-looking team.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being while promoting their learning.

Skills

Passion for children's learning

Ability to build positive relationships

Innovative teaching techniques

Reflective practice

Job description

Class Teacher - Maternity Leave

MPS/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Required from September 2026

Closing date: Monday 2nd February at midnight.

Interviews to take place week beginning 9th February.

Are you looking to try out a new school, are you relocating but not sure which school to relocate to? Or are you wanting to kick start your career as a teacher? Look no further!

Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled professional to teach one our of classes for a year whilst one of our teachers is on maternity leave. The ideal candidate we seek is an individual who will bring energy, passion and knowledge to our wonderful and welcoming school.

Desired qualities

• has a passion for children’s learning and development.
• can contribute ideas to a strong and forward looking team.
• can be innovative in their techniques to motivate young learners.
• is reflective.
• is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike.

We can offer you

• An welcoming, friendly school.
• A school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.
• A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other but also who have great sense of humours!

Contact

Why not get in touch, come and visit or even just ring for a chat to find out more!

Check out our website to get a feel for our school.

The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachel Dawkins, Office Administrator, on 01733 563180 or email [e-mail].

For further information:

http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11633/

Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344

Equal Opportunities

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GATequalops

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.