Teacher

Teacher  One-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child?  Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance? 

The Local Governing Body of Ellenborough Academy invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this full-time post, teaching an Early Year class combined of Pre-School, Nursery and Reception and ideally the opportunity to lead Science in the school.  The post is offered from the start of the Spring term. The post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract due to maternity leave.

We are looking for:
·    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
·    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
·    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
·    Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.

The successful candidate will:
·    have experience of working within EYFS and ideally be ready to lead Science in our school.
·    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the EYFS curriculum 
·    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
·    be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example 
·    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive.

We can offer you:
·    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
·    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
·    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office by phone 01900 812931 or email [email protected]  to arrange.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews to be Held: Tuesday 4th November 2025