Maternity Cover Arts/PHSE Aspiring Teacher

Unity Education Trust; Lamas; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Aspiring Teacher for a Maternity Cover role at Douglas Bader Academy. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate individual with a degree who wants to gain classroom experience. The role offers supportive mentorship from experienced staff and a chance to contribute positively to children's education. Apply now to start your teaching journey!

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Mentorship from experienced staff

Opportunities for teacher training support

Qualifications

• Degree required.
• Passion for working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support extracurricular activities and pastoral care.
• Gain valuable classroom experience.
• Contribute to school life and mentorship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for working with children

Proactive and flexible attitude

Education

Degree

Job description

Maternity Cover Arts/PHSE Aspiring Teacher at UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Unity Education Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

New

• Internal Applicants ONLY
• Job Reference #: EDV/2025/UPDBA/79295
• Location: Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW
• Contract Type: Maternity Cover
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £22,601.00 - £35,259.00 Annually (Actual)
• Closing Date: 8:00am, 10th Oct 2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Maternity Cover Arts/PHSE Aspiring Teacher

UET Pathfinder - Douglas Bader Academy

• 1.0fte
• Salary - UQT Point 1 - Point 6, £22,601 - £35,259
• Maternity Cover
• Start Date: January 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

Aspiring Teacher Opportunity - Start Your Teaching Journey With Us!

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young people\'s lives? Unity Education Trust are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Aspiring Teacher to join our supportive and dynamic school community at Douglas Bader Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a member of staff with a degree who is considering a future in teaching and wants to gain valuable classroom experience before undertaking formal teacher training.

For the right candidate we would support you in your teacher training.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Hands-on classroom experience across a range of age groups
• Mentorship from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Opportunities to support extracurricular activities and pastoral care
• A clear pathway into teacher training through the GTP programme - commencing ????

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude
• A degree
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to school life

Whether you\'re a recent graduate, a teaching assistant ready to take the next step, we\'d love to hear from you.

Although supporting these young people can be challenging, the rewards are immense as we see them develop and succeed in reaching their full potential, gaining educational outcomes and returning to mainstream wherever possible.

It can be challenging at times and working here isn\'t for everyone. However, with a high staff to pupil ratio and a supportive management team the opportunity to effect real change and witness rapid progress is significant.

Our schools are specialists in catering for various students in an all-through setting, our varied cohort of students include children classed as missing education and permanently excluded from mainstream schools, as such many of the pupils have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Ready to inspire the next generation?

Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

How to apply

Click on the Apply Now button. You can save your application and return to it later. Please ensure you have completed your application before the end date.

No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Related Documents

• Recruitment Pack - 1.0fte Food...pdf

Contact Details

Soumaya Selmi

UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy

Norwich

Norfolk

NR10 5JW

01603 737764

[e-mail]