Class Teacher

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Parkside Academy
Required for November 2026
Job Reference Code: FET 046/0909
Salary range: MPR – UPR depending on experience
Fixed term to July 2027

Parkside Academy is a single form Primary school with approximately 300 students and part of Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust compromised of six academies. The Trust is based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria and is an excellent location for anyone who wants to be located near the Lake District. The Trust aims to develop best practice in each school by providing ‘Seamless Education through Collaboration’ whilst also providing exciting development opportunities for its staff.

The Local Academy Committee are seeking to appoint a full-time, passionate, outstanding teacher to teach our children on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, experienced and hardworking staff team.

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Inspires our young children through a creative and enthusiastic approach.
•    Sets high expectations and is committed to high standards of achievement.
•    Has excellent subject knowledge.
•    Provides the best for our children through high quality teaching and learning experiences.
•    Can work as part of a successful team both within the school and across FET.

We can offer:
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
•    A forward-thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement 
•    Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
•    Supportive, continuing professional development
•    Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop practice, share resource and widen experience

Parkside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a permanent post.
 
Closing date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 16th October 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged and can be arranged by phoning Parkside Academy on 01229 828348.

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.