Teacher (Maternity Cover)

SchoolRecruiter; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Academy in Hattersley, Cheshire, is recruiting a teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover basis to start 1 December 2026. The post is full-time, term-time, and falls on the Main Pay Scale 1–6.

The successful candidate will support pupils transitioning from Early Years to Key Stage 1, with Year 2 placement initially. The role requires KS1 curriculum knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in KS1 and knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
• Ability to cover maternity leave within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 in Key Stage 1 during maternity cover.
• Work within safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to a positive and caring school environment.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Excellent communication

Job description

# Teacher (Maternity Cover)Employer: Discovery AcademyLocation: Hattersley, CheshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Term TimeContract Length: 12 month return on post holderSalary: Main Pay Scale 1-6Posted: 17th September 2026Expires: 9th October 2026 04:00 PMStart Date: 1st December 2026Job ID: 1574571* Share :* PrintThe trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a **Teacher at Discovery Academy** , Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, Hyde, SK14 3LE.**To start 1st December 2026**Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our academies and all roles at our Academy are central to ensuring that we work to support this.Discovery Academy is a mainstream Primary school in Hattersley. Our values of Discovering, Inspiring, Caring, Improving and Achieving run through everything we do.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to cover for a member of staff on maternity leave. The suitable candidate should understand the development of young children transitioning from Early Years to Key Stage 1. This post will be in Key Stage 1 (initially Year 2) and so a working knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and expectations is an essential part of the role.Discovery Academy is a One Education Gold Award recipient for Wellbeing of staff. As a result, we have a welcoming, hardworking and committed team who all thrive and support each other. If you would like to work in an environment where wellbeing and thriving is key, then this could be the position for you.For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.The Teacher role is Full time with a **Teacher Main Pay Scale - 1-6**The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:**Applications close at 4pm Friday 9th October 2026**Observation will take place as part of the interview**Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026**.We will have a group visit session at **4pm on Tuesday 29th September** if you would like a tour of the school. We also have a virtual tour on our website, and you can arrange a visit by contacting the school.Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding among our workforce. The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process.All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).For more information on the Trust's Safer Recruitment and Privacy Policies go to### AttachmentsRecruitment Privacy PolicySafer Recruitment PolicyTrust Recruitment Information Pack 2026Teacher JD&PS### Safeguarding Statement:We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process.We do not accept CV’s, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964.Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.