Job Description

Teacher - Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery) - Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

Salary: MPR-UPR

Temporary (maternity cover) from 1st January 2026 - 31st August 2026



Are you a talented teacher looking for a new challenge?





The Governors at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of raising attainment to become part of our team and move our academy to the next level of success. This temporary role will cover a period of maternity leave in Early Years, across Reception and Nursery. The successful candidate will be based in our new Early Years Centre, a state-of-the-art facility which opened in Sept 2025 and our main school building.



Maltby Lilly Hall Academy is a school which is ambitious and highly aspirational for both its pupils and its staff. Judged as 'Good' by OFSTED in September 2021, we continue to strive to provide only the very best education for our pupils and would like you to be part of our journey to 'Outstanding'. The Academy is part of the 'Maltby Learning Trust', a successful and highly collaborative partnership of local schools committed to raising the educational ambitions of the community in which it sits. As part of the Trust we can offer a successful candidate a huge variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases. As part of the Trust we can offer the successful candidate a wide variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases.



Are you someone who:

Is passionate about working with children and young people as part of a successful team? Can model exemplary practice in the classroom, securing excellent progress and attainment through the new EYFS framework? Is committed to developing their own and others' practice through a culture of CPD? Has the energy and enthusiasm to engage staff and students? Can champion change and think differently?


The successful candidate will be:

An outstanding teacher who secures excellent progress and attainment by exciting and inspiring learners through their innovative practice. A positive individual who is able to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas.

The Maltby Learning Trust is widely recognised as a supportive network of schools in which to develop as an outstanding teacher. It is an active partner of the local Learners First/Teaching School alliance.


In return we offer:

A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team. An opportunity to work collaboratively within a Multi-Academy Trust. A range of employee benefits including:

o Cycle to Work Scheme

o 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service

o Cash healthcare plan.

o Staff Rewards Gateway

o Smart Tech


Benefits:



Pension Scheme

Westfield



Applications are to be submitted via the Academy Website



Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 4.00pm


Interview Date: 21 October 2025


Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed from 22 September onwards and can be arranged with the Academy Principal, Mr. Richard Pease, via the Academy office either via email: info@maltbylillyhallacademy.com or via telephone on 01709 812148.


The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers



Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check



For further information please contact:


Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

Cliff Hill

Maltby

Rotherham S66 8AU



Tel: 01709 812148



Email: info@maltbylillyhallacademy.com