Job Description

Maternity Cover Class Teacher

(Full Time: January 2026 - July 2026)

With a possibility of becoming full time after this

"Because children only get one chance to benefit from a great education."

This is our 'why' at Lion Academy Trust - it is our reason for doing everything that we do.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

Olympic Primary School, proudly named

Northamptonshire School of the Year 2024

, is seeking an exceptional class teacher to join our enthusiastic and determined staff team.

Why Olympic Primary?

Outstanding Achievement

: Our results are significantly above the national average across all areas

Recognition of Excellence

: Current holders of the prestigious Northamptonshire School of the Year award

Further Success

: Shortlisted for both Northamptonshire Sports School of the Year and SEND School of the Year for 2025

Passionate Team

: Work alongside committed colleagues who share your dedication to educational excellence

Inspiring Environment

: Be part of a school where children thrive and achieve their full potential

OFSTED 2023 says this:

Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Academy. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.

Classrooms are calm, purposeful places where pupils can focus on their learning.

Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced teachers or those at the early stages of their teaching journey. We welcome teachers to join our fantastic school who are committed to be as effective as they can be for our children. We will only recruit staff that can engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Successful candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is

'Good or better, everyday'.

We pride ourselves on being a caring and supportive employer with dedicated career development pathways.

We are forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. Our children are well-behaved and always aspire to be "the best versions of themselves".

We became a member of the Lion Academy Trust in September 2018 and are well on our journey to making Olympic Academy an outstanding school. We have a fully resourced school and an embedded Trust pedagogy. This includes a developed programme of investment in the IT infrastructure and environment of the school both internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

A dynamic leadership team, to offer you the support and guidance that you need; Experienced teachers to mentor you with commitment, drive and a genuine smile; A commitment to reducing workload through key areas such as marking and planning Bespoke Trust CPD and external professional development opportunities; Teachers benefit from teacher development time in addition to enhanced PPA to support their personal growth; A network of schools locally which provide you with a group of staff, wider than your school, to learn from and be supported by; Cutting-edge technology provided by partners Google and Apple; All teachers receive a Chromebook that converts to a tablet, to support planning. A staff perks membership: providing loyalty rewards and discounts from retailers; Any employee assistance programme that is free to all employees and their families
You can find out more information about the school by visiting our school website and Facebook page.

We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity.

Please contact Christine Thambirajah, c.thambirajah@olympicprimaryacademy.net to arrange this.

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Closing date: 20th October 2025

Start date: 1st January 2026

For an application pack visit https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-all

The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 32,916.00-45,352.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking
Work Location: In person