Primary Teachers KS1 and KS2 (Maternity Cover)

Creative Education Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is seeking two Primary Teachers for KS1/KS2 maternity cover at Wroughton Academies in Gorleston, Norfolk. The ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status, experience across the primary range, and a passion for creating a safe and inspiring classroom atmosphere. With a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare, the organization provides an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The contract is fixed-term, starting 13th April 2026, working 32.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Passionate about achieving high standards in learning and conduct.
• Dedicated to promoting and safeguarding children's welfare.
• Ability to create a supportive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Join us as a maternity cover primary teacher.
• Help shape a joyful and purposeful classroom experience.
• Nurture and inspire pupils to thrive.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience teaching across primary range

Ability to deliver well-planned lessons

Good communication skills

Job description

Love sparking curiosity in young minds? Ready to step into a role that truly matters? Join us as a maternity cover primary teacher and help shape a joyful, purposeful classroom experience.

Job Title: Primary Teacher KS1/KS2 (Maternity Cover) x2

Location: Wroughton Academies, Gorleston, Norfolk

Salary: M1 - UPR3 £32,916 - £51,048

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours

Application Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 12th January 2026

About You

The Wroughton Academies are seeking a committed and caring teacher to join us on a maternity cover basis. You’ll be passionate about achieving the highest standards in learning and conduct for every child in your class, and dedicated to promoting and safeguarding their welfare throughout the school. With a nurturing approach and a strong sense of professional responsibility, you’ll help create a classroom environment where all pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching across primary range
• Ability to deliver well-planned and stimulating lessons across the curriculum and ability range
• Well‑organised and good communication skills

About The Teaching Staff

At the Wroughton Academies, our teaching staff form a tightly connected, dedicated team united by a shared belief in every child’s potential. We are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere where collaboration, creativity, and ambition shape our daily practice. From designing inspiring lessons to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and recognising their successes, our teachers side by side to ensure learning is both meaningful and joyful.

About Wroughton Academies

At Wroughton Infant and Junior Academies, we are united by a shared mission:
“Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful.” This guiding principle, shaped collaboratively by our dedicated staff, is at the heart of everything we do.
As we move forward into a new and exciting phase at Wroughton Academies, we are inspired by the opportunities ahead for growth, creativity, and innovation. Our vision is to shape a future where learning is driven by ambition, enriched by collaboration, and fuelled by imagination.
Together, we are committed to building a school environment that is inclusive, dynamic, and deeply supportive – where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive – designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved – together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.