Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Heathfield Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)

Job description

Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway
Darlington
DL1 1EJ

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Pay Scale:
M1 – M3

Contract:
Full time – Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

Required:
Monday 4th January 2027

www.heathfieldprimary.com
Telephone 01325 252144

We are looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher to support our established team here at Heathfield Primary School.

We are a large primary school, which is part of Lingfield Education Trust. We are looking for someone to join our fantastic team who is willing to fully commit to the improvement journey that we are currently embarking upon.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of learning and behavior
• Has a good understanding of how young children learn
• Has a professional and welcoming approach to parents
• Is an excellent team player and is committed to their own professional development

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming working environment
• Enthusiastic, polite children
• A supportive team
• Good professional development opportunities enhanced by being part of a multi-academy trust

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Application forms and further details are available from the school office (email: admin@heathfield.lingfieldtrust.org.uk ) or phone 01325 252144. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed and marked for the attention of Charlotte Mackenzie.

The post will be based in Heathfield Primary School, however the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at such other schools in the Trust.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE 2022) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Closing date for applications – Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 9am
Interviews – Thursday 12th November 2026

• Employer: Darlington Borough Council
• Location: Heathfield Primary School are seeking to recruit a Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Salary: M1-M3
• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Working pattern: Please see advert text
• Category: Schools – Teaching
• Closing date: 4 November 2026

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