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Contract type: Fixed term (1 year) - Maternity Cover
Grade/pay range: M1 to M6
Salary details (annual) £34,398 to £46,839
Working hours: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
We are looking for a motivated, passionate and hardworking Class teacher to join us at Maple Grove Primary School. The ideal candidate will be willing to give their best for the children and keen to be developed further in their teaching practice.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual has:
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of KS2, and how this feeds into the wider primary curriculum
- The ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a variety of teams
- A sound knowledge of safeguarding and your roles and responsibilities linked to this
We are a warm, friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents. Children are motivated to learn, are exceptionally well behaved and deserve the best that we can give them. Teachers are all supported on their ongoing CPD through quality support from the Lion Academy Trust team.
We can offer you:
- career progression and leadership opportunities
- additional non-contact time for teaching staff- over and above statutory PPA time; this equates to 15% non-contact time for class teacher
- unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.
- a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
- enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
- a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
- Lion Pathways Curriculum
- Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
- Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel and more
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Application Information:
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Donna Sims, Human Resource Manager - recruitment@maplegroveprimary.net.
To apply please use the following link:https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/Class-Teacher-32
Information about the School
Lion Academy Trust (LAT) have an outstanding reputation nationally, are high performing, forward looking and innovative. They work hand in hand to lead schools across London, Essex and Northants.
Further details please visit: www.lionacademytrust.net