Job title:       Class teacher (maternity cover)

Reports to: Phase leader

Salary:          MPS 1 -UPS 3, depending on experience (Full-time equivalent £37,870 - £56,154)

Working days: Monday - Friday, maternity cover, full-time

Start date:       Monday 13th April 2026 

Vanguard Learning Trust welcomes applications for the position of a maternity cover teacher at Ryefield Primary School. Ryefield is a happy and welcoming environment where everyone cares about each other, and all interactions are based on mutual respect. From their first tentative sessions in Nursery through to their final days in Year 6, our staff support our children every step of the way. Our pupils are encouraged to embrace their individuality and find their place in the school, the community and beyond.

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

Our new class teacher will:

• plan, teach, deliver and assess learning for a class of pupils, as part of a year team;

• create a safe and stimulating learning environment that enables the children to flourish;

• provide pastoral care and guidance for their class, in line with the school’s procedures; and 

• be part of a wider team of professionals who have an unwavering belief in the potential of our pupils. 

We are looking for someone who:

• can lead by example as a teacher, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective professional practice;

• has the ability to specialise in a subject, providing professional guidance and support for colleagues with other specialists; and 

• will play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and pupils follow this example.

If you think that you have the skills and qualities to join our team, please visit our website https://www.ryefieldprimary.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/  for further details and how to apply through the My New Term portal.  

CLOSING DATE: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 10.00 am

Interviews: Thursday 26th February 2026 

CVs will not be accepted.

Vanguard Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS 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, 2020 and 2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website (click here).

Vanguard Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state-funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer-facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.