Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

CLASS TEACHER (EYFS)

Full time from Sept 2026 to cover Maternity Leave

Benedict Biscop CE Academy

M1 – M6 (£32,916- £45,352 pro rata) 

Teachers pay and conditions

Are you organised, enthusiastic and welcoming?

Would like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?

Northern Lights Learning Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join Benedict Biscop Academy CE Academy. This position is temporary to cover maternity leave until the substantive post holder returns. Candidates must be able to demonstrate high standards of classroom practice, good inter-personal skills and be supportive of the school’s ethos and values.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate

If this is you, we would really welcome your application

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare package through Education Mutual including:

• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources

Employee benefits package through Vivup including:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by:                   Thursday 18th June 2026 9am    

Short Listing will take place on:                        w/c 22nd June

Interviews will take place:                                   w/c 22nd June

HOW TO APPLY:

Completed applications should be sent to Janet Logan, Office Manager at janet.logan@nllt.co.uk or if you prefer you can submit through post to or via post to Benedict Biscop CE Academy, Marcross Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2RE.

Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact us on 0191 5947033, option 1.

Details of the school can be found on the school website here: www.benedictbiscopacademy.co.uk