Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Health Hero Employee Assistance

Discounts & Blue Light Card

Job summary

Felix Primary School, part of Sapientia Education Trust, is seeking a Class Teacher to join on a full-time maternity cover basis. The role offers a competitive salary: MPS1 £34,069 up to UPS3 £52,835 FTE per annum, with fixed-term terms until June 2027.

The school values high achievement, inclusion and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team dedicated to nurturing pupils across Reception to Year 6 in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent teacher who understands what highly effective teaching and learning looks like and feels like in the classroom.
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour.
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, have high expectations of pupil behaviour and value relationships, belonging and wellbeing.
• Be a team player who is welcoming and has excellent interpersonal skills, working with a high level of professionalism.
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate and experienced in inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Is committed to collaborative leadership, working with staff, parents, and the Trust to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent teacher who understands what highly effective teaching and learning looks like and feels like in the classroom;
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, have high expectations of pupil behaviour and values the importance of relationships, belonging and wellbeing;
• Be a team player who is welcoming and has excellent interpersonal skills, working with a high level of professionalism.
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate & experienced in inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Is committed to collaborative leadership, working with staff, parents, and the Trust to achieve excellence.

Job description

Please contact Human Resources with any questions on 01953 609012 or [e-mail]

Salary Salary MPS1 £34,069 - UPS3 £52,835 FTE per annum

Basis Full time

Job profile for Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Felix Primary School 24/11/2026 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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Job details

Salary Salary MPS1 £34,069 - UPS3 £52,835 FTE per annum

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Full time

Package Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

Job category/type All Teaching Staff

Date posted 03/11/2026

Job reference REQ00002052

Job description

Class Teacher

Full time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Until June 2027

Salary MPS1 £34,069 - UPS3 £52,835 FTE per annum

Felix Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. We are looking for someone committed to developing pupils’ personal, social and emotional skills, while driving high academic achievement for all. The successful candidate will join a highly ambitious, dedicated and supportive staff team, united by a shared mission to create a school experience that is both academically rigorous and deeply enriching for every child.

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.

We are part of a highly successful Trust- Sapientia. The Trusts offers a plethora of continuing professional development and networking opportunities for all members of staff. We have 13 other primary schools and work collaboratively.

We are looking for a Class Teacher who is passionate about education and has the energy and drive in wanting to continuously improve as a professional. We are looking for a candidate who is a life‑long learner, flexible and eager to work as part of highly committed team that aims to create a nurturing and truly unique school that is confident to be different.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher who understands what highly effective teaching and learning looks like and feels like in the classroom;
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, have high expectations of pupil behaviour and values the importance of relationships, belonging and wellbeing;
• Be a team player who is welcoming and has excellent interpersonal skills, working with a high level of professionalism.
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate & experienced in inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Is committed to collaborative leadership, working with staff, parents, and the Trust to achieve excellence.

If you are ready to make a real impact and lead a school that truly values inclusivity and high achievement, we would love to hear from you!

Application Closing Date – 24 th November 2026

Interview Date – 3 rd December 2026

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.