Elmlea Schools, part of Russell Education Trust, is looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our staff team. We are seeking to appoint a skilled practitioner to teach a KS2 class in September 2026. This role will be a full time, fixed term contract to cover maternity.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Can demonstrate that they love teaching and are passionate about ensuring every child is supported to make excellent progress.
- Is able to inspire and motivate children who are excited about their learning.
- Would enjoy working within an experienced, effective and supportive team.
- Has high personal expectations of their own achievement and professional development.
Elmlea Schools can offer:
- A very happy, vibrant school community with an enthusiastic, caring staff team who are totally committed to ensure our children achieve their very best.
- A learning environment, which is stimulating, challenging, where children enjoy learning
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated children.
- An ambitious curriculum linked to the needs and interests of our children
- The opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated, highly skilled and supportive staff team who are committed to maintaining an outstanding provision for all children.
- Supportive parents and Governors.
- An excellent opportunity for professional development and learning.
If you would like to visit the school, please email the school office – our tours of the school will be held on Tuesday 5th May at 1.30pm and Friday 8th May at 9.30am.
Closing date and shortlisting for applications: Monday 11th May at midday.
Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to submit your application early. We can only accept applications made using the application form.
Elmlea Schools' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for a post within Elmlea Schools' Trust you will be required to complete a Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form to disclose any criminal convictions that would prevent you from fulfilling the role and an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable, will be carried out if you are offered the post.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Throughout the application process we ask for some personal data about you. We’ll only use this data in line with data protection legislation and process your data for one or more of the following reasons permitted in law:
• You have given us your consent
• We must process it to comply with our legal obligations
You’ll find more information on how we use your personal data in our privacy notice for job applicants which can be accessed on our website.