KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A maternity cover teaching post at Thurcroft Junior Academy, part of the Aston Community Education Trust, is advertised. The role is fixed term from 1 January 2027 through Summer 2027, suitable for newly qualified or experienced teachers with induction, coaching, or mentoring built in.

DBS checks apply and visa sponsorship is not available. The post involves teaching KS2 pupils to high standards in a stimulating learning environment, aiming for the best outcomes for pupils while ensuring child

Qualifications

• DBS check at the appropriate level
• Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children
• Childcare Disqualification Regulations checks for junior academies
• Additional safer recruitment checks for time lived or worked outside the UK

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 2 pupils to high standards
• Provide high quality education in a stimulating learning environment
• Work towards the best possible outcomes for pupils

Skills

Belief in all children

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

Maternity cover teaching post at Thurcroft Junior Academy, one of the nine junior academies run by Aston Community Education Trust. The work is fixed term, running from 1 January 2027 to summer 2027. The post suits newly qualified teachers as well as experienced ones, with induction and coaching or mentoring built in. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post involves regular contact with children, so DBS checks apply.

What the job involves

• Teach Key Stage 2 pupils to high standards
• Provide high quality education in a stimulating learning environment
• Work towards the best possible outcomes for pupils

What’s required

Experience

• Newly qualified or experienced teacher

Skills & knowledge

• Belief that all children can achieve high standards
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed approach

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level
• Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children
• Childcare Disqualification Regulations checks for junior academies
• Additional safer recruitment checks for time lived or worked outside the UK

What’s offered

• Professional development programme
• Highly effective induction
• Coaching and mentoring