Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

Contract type: Full time, Specific purpose - Maternity cover
Salary information: MPR 1 - UPR 3, £37,870 - £56,154 per annum (depending on experience)
Start date: 12th February 2026

Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the position of maternity cover for a class teacher at Ryefield Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to become a member of a school within a local, cross-phase multi-academy trust. If you would like to visit the school, please call the school office to arrange an appointment.

Ryefield is an excellent school where children love learning. As headteacher, my aim is to ensure that each child achieves the highest educational standards possible, touching on the lives of all children to ensure they grow up to be reflective, self-aware, and resourceful.  

We are looking for a teacher who will embrace Ryefield’s vision, including maintaining its relentless focus on high-quality teaching and learning. The school is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils, which complements Vanguard Learning Trust’s vision of outstanding, inclusive education.

The successful applicant will work alongside their phase team, ensuring that the school continues to excel to new heights of achievement and enrichment.  

We look forward to reading your application and, for those candidates selected for the interview stage, meeting you as part of the selection panel.

Please return completed applications to ljohnson@ryefieldprimary.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025 at 10.00 am