Teacher - Fixed until December 2027 to cover maternity leave

MyNewTerm; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Career development pathway

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Warm team environment

Engaged students

Job summary

Bramley Park Academy in Leeds is inviting applications for a maternity cover teaching vacancy to December 2027. ECTs and experienced teachers are warmly welcome to apply, with a bold, creative approach encouraged.

The Wellspring Academy Trust supports high quality induction and ongoing professional development, with a nine-day fortnight and a warm, forward‑thinking team that aims to improve outcomes for every pupil.

Qualifications

• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply.
• Interest in creative and innovative teaching approaches.
• Willingness to work in a maternity cover role until December 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils during maternity cover at Bramley Park Academy.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive and high‑performing school community.

Job description

Are you a creative, innovative and unique teacher wanting to join a school that makes a difference?

Are you prepared to think outside of the box and explore exciting and innovative approaches to teaching and learning?

If so, our school could be the place for you. We have a teaching vacancy at Bramley Park Academy to cover maternity leave until December 2027.

ECT’s and expereinces teachers are warmly welcome to apply.

We can offer:

• Being part of an outstanding and inspirational team who truly makes a difference to every pupil, staff and community
• Flexible working 9 day fortnight for our teachers to support a greater work/life balance to truly make a difference to our staff team
• Excellent career pathways with Josie Thirkell institute
• Dedicated investment in each individuals professional development
• Meaningful approach to staff wellbeing
• being part of a warm, kind, caring and forward thinking team
• Lively and engaged children
• A nurturing environment built on positive behaviour.
• A commitment to your continued professional development
• A vibrant, creative school committed to consistently improving outcomes
• A welcoming and friendly community of committed staff
• A supportive and caring environment

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour
• Continued improvement to become a truly outstanding school in the eyes of children and communities.
• Are passionate about learning
• Can communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.