Class Teacher (maternity leave cover)
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our amazing small school community of children and families with an incredibly dedicated and supportive staff team. Ingoldsby Academy is seeking to appoint an excellent Teacher to cover maternity leave from 24th March 2025.
We can offer the successful candidate happy, talented children and a welcoming friendly school, situated in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside. We have great parent and governor support and an amazing, enthusiastic and encouraging staff team.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we offer an innovative and well planned curriculum; we demonstrate commitment to your professional development and are keen to ensure that your experience at the school is both positive and professionally rewarding.
If you would like any more information about the post or would like to come and have a look round, please contact the school office on 01476 585278.
About our Academy
Ingoldsby Academy is a fantastic place to work. Not only is the setting of this school idyllic but the atmosphere is warm, friendly and supportive. Children thrive in this school due to the caring, dedicated and committed staff. Teachers also thrive here, we work as a team, we value each other and take care of one another's well being. We are encouraged to grow and develop and successes are celebrated.
What people say about us:
'Staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance.' OFSTED 2022.
'Behaviour across the school is calm.' OFSTED 2022.
'I am so proud of our school and being part of it' Staff member 2025.
'‘It is incredibly clear that the school has at its core the empowerment of children to become the best they can be.’ Parent
A small school, big on inspiration, big on ambition!
About the role
The vacancy is for a mixed year 5 and 6 class but we can be flexible about which key stage for the right person. You will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
Full-time - 1 year fixed term contract - maternity cover
Salary & Benefits
- M1 to UPS3 £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
- Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
We will hold interviews on Thursday 13th February for successful applications received by 9th February 2025.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.