Class TeacherEDV/2025/SACVA/34172

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Class Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover role. The position focuses on enhancing pupil learning and independence within a nurturing environment. Candidates should be passionate about education and committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD opportunities

Opportunities for career progression

Professional support through Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Working with class Teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Giving support to pupils, individually or in groups.

Skills

Collaboration

Supportive

Adaptability

Job description

Class Teacher

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Basis: Term Time only, Fixed term Maternity Cover until 10th April 2026

FTE Salary: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 Per Annum

At St Alban’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, we believe that education is about more than just academic success—it’s about shaping hearts, minds, and futures. Every day, our passionate team strives to create “heaven in Chaddesden” for our children and community. We are a school that nurtures ambition, care, and faith, driven by a strong sense of purpose and belonging.

If you are an educator who values collaboration, believes in the transformative power of learning, and is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help lead the next chapter of our school’s inspiring journey.

Read on to discover how you can be part of something special!

Responsibilities:

• Working with class Teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
• Giving support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

What are we looking for?

If you are an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues and will adapt their approach to meet the needs of all pupils.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending on interest.

About the Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools across Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, and Stockport to ensure the best spiritual, social, and academic outcomes for our students.

Our mission is to better the lives and futures of children through first-class academic and spiritual education, united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for us?

Discover our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure for more reasons to join our team. Benefits include:

• Access to high-quality CPD opportunities, including partnerships with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance and our Leadership Academy
• Opportunities for career progression across our network of academies
• Professional support through an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential guidance and counselling
• Competitive pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions and Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
• Adherence to nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay

For more information about our Trust and academies, visit www.srscmat.co.uk