Teacher

• Glade Academy
• Address: Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0DA
• Salary: MPR 
• Hours: Full Time 
• Contract: Maternity Cover, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 8925

""Inspiring Futures – One Classroom at a Time"

The opportunity

Glade Academy are looking for a passionate and skilled primary school Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave. Inspiring every pupil to achieve their full potential, you will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust.

You will have:

• a degree (or equivalent) and QTS
• proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs
• creativity and flexibility in your teaching approach
• strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect
• a willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working
• a growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning.

Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education, and that starts with exceptional staff.

At Glade Academy, we believe every child matters. Our dedicated staff work as a team to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by our core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. We foster strong relationships with families and provide tailored support through initiatives like our Student and Family Support Team and Nurture Group. If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school within the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listens and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (Word). 

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting Eastern Multi-Academy’s recruitment website.

Closing date: 1pm, 8 June 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.

We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.

We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.