Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Highwoods Academy

Working hours: 5 days / Full time

Start Date: 1st September 2026 - 30th June 2027 (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 24th June / Thursday 25th June 2026

Job details

Salary: MPS 1-6 FTE: £32,916 - £45,352

Basis: Full time

Region: Doncaster

Job category/type: Teaching - Primary

Job description

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

What we are looking for in applicants

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Excellent classroom behaviour management and assessment skills
• The ability to engage and enthuse pupils through creative approaches to teaching & learning within a primary setting
• Excellent planning and preparation that meets the needs of all pupils
• Good communication skills
• Someone who works well as a team

What we can offer

• Enthusiastic, well motivated children
• Committed staff team
• Supportive parents and governors
• On going professional development opportunities
• A kind, caring, nurturing environment
• The support of a forward thinking Academy Trust

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: to arrange.

Application forms are available online or via the school office, please return completed applications for the attention of the Head Teacher Mr Paul Rust to

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE