Job Description

Salary: MPS M1-M6

Hours of work: 3-days a week

Contract type: Fixed-term maternity contract

Why Holy Trinity

We are a Single Academy Trust. This gives Holy Trinity the independence and autonomy to do the best for the children in our care. We are proud to be part of the Calne cluster. Holy Trinity works closely with other local schools and Wiltshire local authority. You would be joining a dedicated and experienced group of staff. We take time to make sure that all new members of staff feel part of the team.

Holy Trinity is a popular, forward-thinking and happy church school. Our school serves the needs of the Wiltshire town of Calne. The school underwent a successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026 and has an excellent local reputation. Staff are very supportive of one another and work hard to maintain children’s superb attitudes to learning. We have excellent teaching across the school. Children’s attainment and progress is very good and standards are high.

Our vision- 'we want all of our children to leave Holy Trinity with a strong moral compass, God-given Christian values and a love of learning.'

Roles and Responsibilities

The role of Maternity Cover Teacher at Holy Trinity is an exciting opportunity. The successful applicant will have designated PPA time. Flexibility and time management are important attributes. There is an additional opportunity for extra hours during the duration of the maternity contract. These can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will teach across the school covering PPA through the school. As a single academy trust, Holy Trinity is forward-thinking and outward-looking. We are driven to do the very best for the children in our care. We want all of our children to leave Holy Trinity in Year 6 with a strong moral compass, God-given Christian values and a love of learning.

The PPA teacher role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and contribute to the full life of the school.

We take staff wellbeing seriously, within the busy life of a primary school. This includes a report writing day for school reports and additional time given to support subject leadership when required. There are many opportunities for continuing professional development.

Find out more and apply:

To apply, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

I warmly welcome you to Holy Trinity and look forward to meeting you. If you are able to, please arrange a visit with our school office or arrange a telephone or Microsoft Teams call with the Headteacher.

A visit to Holy Trinity is important, please contact the office on 01249 812424 to arrange a visit and a chat with the Headteacher. Our school website is https://www.holytrinitycalne.co.uk

We are a stand-alone academy, but have chosen to employ all our staff on the same terms and conditions as local authority schools.

Closing date (and time): Friday 19th June 2026 at 8.30am

Interview date: Friday 26th June 2026

Commencement date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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