Fixed Term (12 months – secondment cover)

Year 3 Class Teacher:  13 hours (0.4 FTE), 52 weeks a year

Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale up to Teachers Main Payscale 6 (pro rata, depending on experience).

Working Pattern: 8.30am-3.30pm, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Meadowdale Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our supportive and welcoming team on a 12‑month fixed-term contract to cover a secondment. This role is part-time (2 days per week) and would suit an experienced teacher or someone seeking a flexible working pattern while continuing to make a meaningful impact on children’s learning.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Will be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibility within the Primary phase (exact year group to be confirmed).
• Planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support pupils’ progress and wellbeing.
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

 Safeguarding and recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

Why join us:

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
•  Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
•  A supportive environment for your professional development.
• Staff well-being offering.
• Bike to work scheme.

Benefits:

• Free parking on site.
• Access to wellbeing services.
• An excellent teachers pension scheme
• Staff development opportunities

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. 

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.