At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate young minds as a Cover Teacher at Briscoe Primary School.
- Company: Join the supportive and inclusive HEARTS Academy Trust family.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a close-knit community with a focus on well-being and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a unique four-day teaching week.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and creativity in teaching required.
The predicted salary is between 38627 - 46839 £ per year.
Cover Teacher at Briscoe Primary School & Nursery November 2026 start. This is to cover a period of maternity cover until October 2026.
Salary: £38,627 - £46,839 (E3 - S2) full time equivalent including fringe allowance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Cover Teacher who is ambitious and passionate about education to join our team at Briscoe Primary School. Our pupils deserve only the best, so we are looking for a teacher who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and fun. You will share our passion that all pupils deserve to receive teaching that enables them to reach their full potential. Our staff truly place children at the HEART of what they do.
HEARTS can offer you:
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- A bespoke workload and well-being charter
- A unique and innovative four-day, face-to-face teaching week model (80/20)
- A two-week October half-term break
- Close working with a Trust of six schools, to reduce workload and aid support
- Excellent classroom support from experienced classroom assistants
- The opportunity to work with our lovely children and school community
- Enthusiastic children who want to learn
- Flexible / hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Competitive salary
- Excellent training and a commitment to professional development
- HEARTS ethos, vision and values with 'happiness' of children, parents and staff a priority
- Cycle to work scheme
- Membership to the Confederation Schools Trust
- Internal and external networking opportunities
The Trust has a close-knit, family ethos. You will feel and gain a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, helping us transform and shape pupils and families lives.
Visits can be arranged by contacting Nathan Haisman-Baker, School Business Manager. Please email: briscoe.admin@heartsacademy.uk or call 01268 727751.
HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children's barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
Cover Teacher - maternity cover in Basildon employer: Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive and inclusive culture, innovative teaching models, and a commitment to training, employees can thrive in a nurturing environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. The close-knit community fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the school's mission.
Contact Details:
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Recruitment Team
