0.6 FTE EYFS and KS1 Maternity Cover Teacher

Role Overview

Job Title: 0.6 FTE EYFS & KS1 Maternity Cover Teacher

Start Date: 4th November 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours Per Week: 0.6 FTE 19.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Status: Fixed Term | Maternity Cover | Part Time

Closing Date: *12 Noon on Friday 25th September 2026 *(an extension has been applied)

Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic colleague to join a thriving primary school. The contract will be fixed term to provide cover for maternity leave. Newly Qualified Teachers are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse pupils and a desire to get involved in many areas of school life.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Corrinne Smith Head of School via admin@umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.