Teacher (Maternity Cover)

West Row Academy

Teacher – Maternity Cover

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (maternity cover)

Salary: MPR (FTE: £32,916 – £45,352 per annum)

Start date: 01 September 2026

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a committed, reflective and collaborative teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for a colleague who is passionate about high-quality teaching, has high aspirations for all pupils and is committed to contributing positively to a supportive and values-driven school community. If you share our belief that our children are our treasures, and you are excited to help them build rich “treasure chests” of skills, confidence and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Working closely with colleagues across the school, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, supporting a positive classroom culture and ensuring strong outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with strong knowledge of high-quality, inclusive pedagogy
• Has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to enabling every child to succeed
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and ensure progress Is reflective and responsive, continually seeking to improve their practice
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with colleagues
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families to support them to belong
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Contributes positively to the wider life and community of the school

If you would like to find out more, or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact us.

Closing date: 09:00am, 17 June 2026

Interviews: 23 June 2026

Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/312912EPM

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.