Maternity Cover Class Teacher – Reception and KS1

Highgate Infant School

·       0.6fte

·       Temporary to cover Maternity Leave

·       Salary – Teacher Main Pay Range

Unity Education Trust are recruiting for a Maternity Cover Teacher to join our education team at Highgate Infant school to start September 2026.

Are you dedicated to tailoring learning to the individual needs of every child? If you are passionate about providing the best learning opportunities to every learner and like working as part of a dedicated and happy team, then Highgate Infant Academy could be the school for you! Located in a beautiful Victorian building in Kings Lynn, Highgate Infant Academy is a small but thriving school community that has good links with the Unity Education Trust family of schools. We currently have 62 pupils on roll, taught in three classes, each with a teacher and a strong support staff team.

This post will involve you teaching 2 days a week in Year 1 and 1 day a week in Reception. The post will involve teaching and day to day planning and preparation. Planning and PPA time will be shared with the substantive post holders and the division of this will be flexible, in response to the shared nature of the role.

 If you are a teacher who  

·       Enjoys working with children  

·       Is patient, caring and a good communicator  

·       Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use your own initiative  

·       Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise 

Has a good understanding of the unique needs of young children in Reception and Key Stage One

In return for your integrity, passion and sense of fun, we can offer you the opportunity to work in a well-resourced school, alongside a committed, hardworking and very dedicated staff team who are creative and forward thinking. We warmly welcome visits to the school, why not call us to arrange a visit to have a look around and find out more.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

​​​​​​​If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact Cheryl Kirby via email on head@hig.unity-ed.uk for an informal friendly chat.

 How to apply

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.