Inspiring Primary Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Our journey of transformation continues as we inspire pupils the chance to ‘dream big’ and to begin to get ready for Successful, Meaningful Futures for All. This is an exciting time at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, and it will be for anyone who joins us!

We are offering:

• the opportunity to further your career by serving the most deprived community in the UK;
• career progression and CPD;
• the chance to work with outstanding senior leaders and in partnership with outstanding schools.

The incredible pupils of Sir Martin Frobisher Academy are looking for a class teacher (maternity cover) who:

• will ensure they are always the priority
• will insist on the highest standards
• will persist when things are tough
• will be consistent, every day, with everyone

You will also need to be:

• irresistibly optimistic
• passionate about the challenge of learning
• committed to improving children’s life chances
• committed to an all-inclusive approach to learning

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is committed to providing the highest standards of educational opportunity to every one of its pupils.

The Process:

• A tour of the school, prior to any application, with pupils and a member of the senior leadership team. Tour times to be confirmed.
• A completed application form that addresses the person specification, in line with the job description.
• A teaching activity - to be determined upon application.
• A short interview, only upon successful completion of your group observation.

‘Children are our Priority Change is the Reality Collaboration is our Strategy’

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Tours available upon appointment - please call, and arrange a visit, prior to application: 01255 427073

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection:

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy. All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.