Teacher FTC Maternity Cover (Ore Village Primary Academy)

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed term: Until 31 December 2026

Closing date: Sunday 5 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ore Village Primary Academy

Rye Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN35 5DB

Phone: 01424 215175

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ovpa-tkat.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Our Opportunity We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative classroom teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract until 31st December 2026

Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?

It’s not necessarily the length of your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

We are looking for someone who is:

A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment

Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging

Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust

Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities.

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career

Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

A comprehensive induction programme

Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

About Ore

Village Primary Academy Ore Village Primary Academy currently has 336 students from age 3-11 years. Ore is a happy, vibrant school that always has children at its heart. We are extremely lucky to have an amazing team of people supporting the development of all our pupils and helping them to be the very best that they can. Our vision for the pupils at Ore Village Primary Academy is reflected in our ORE acronym: Opportunities. Resilience. Expanding Minds, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Ore so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01424 422979 or email [email protected]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible

working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview.

Be Who You Are at TKAT

Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

To Apply please click here to direct you to the Tkat vacancy page (www.careers.tkat.org)

Job Description and Personal Specification

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.