Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pivot Academy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 35.5 per week, term time plus 10 days
Salary: In line with the national teacher pay scale
Location: Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, LS14 6UF
Do you believe in the transformative power of education?
At Pivot, we ensure you have the time and support to shape futures.
Join our mission to inspire and empower learners and make a lasting impact on their lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis (maternity cover) and play a key role in supporting our learners to reach their full potential through delivering quality first teaching to learners with SEND.
At Pivot we believe children deserve better. We are a specialist independent provision with sites in Kirklees, Wakefield and Leeds. Pivot Leeds operates over four sites in very close proximity. Our curriculum offer is focused on developing the whole learner, working with their interests to engage them in education in order for them to feel successful and to take positive steps in their journey to adulthood and beyond.
We have our core provision for learners with Autism, complex social interaction needs, emotional challenges and other learning needs. Our nurture provision is for those that require a very bespoke offer tailored to their needs, abilities and interests. Our LINKS provision is for learners who have emotional based school anxiety (EBSA). Our Elevate provision is for academically able learners with social, communication and interactive difficulties.
We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to work at a school that truly believes children deserve better.
What We Offer
• A supportive and forward-thinking school culture.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and specialist training in education.
• Small class sizes and a high staff-to-learner ratio.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative and dynamic offer.
• Non-contact time per week for planning, prep and collaboration
• Focus on wellbeing for all & access to an employee assistance programme.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Blue light card eligibility.
• Ace Learners!
If you are an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cheryl Lotherington (Headteacher) at Cheryl.Lotherington@pivot-group.co.uk to discuss the role.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now by visiting our website www.pivot-group.uk where you will find our application form and a more detailed job description. Complete the application form and return to our HR team at recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk.
Closing Date: 02 March 2026
Predicted Start Date: Immediate - September 2026
We do encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date for a vacancy.
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Hours: 35.5 per week, term time plus 10 days
Salary: In line with the national teacher pay scale
Location: Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, LS14 6UF
Do you believe in the transformative power of education?
At Pivot, we ensure you have the time and support to shape futures.
Join our mission to inspire and empower learners and make a lasting impact on their lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis (maternity cover) and play a key role in supporting our learners to reach their full potential through delivering quality first teaching to learners with SEND.
At Pivot we believe children deserve better. We are a specialist independent provision with sites in Kirklees, Wakefield and Leeds. Pivot Leeds operates over four sites in very close proximity. Our curriculum offer is focused on developing the whole learner, working with their interests to engage them in education in order for them to feel successful and to take positive steps in their journey to adulthood and beyond.
We have our core provision for learners with Autism, complex social interaction needs, emotional challenges and other learning needs. Our nurture provision is for those that require a very bespoke offer tailored to their needs, abilities and interests. Our LINKS provision is for learners who have emotional based school anxiety (EBSA). Our Elevate provision is for academically able learners with social, communication and interactive difficulties.
We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to work at a school that truly believes children deserve better.
What We Offer
• A supportive and forward-thinking school culture.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and specialist training in education.
• Small class sizes and a high staff-to-learner ratio.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative and dynamic offer.
• Non-contact time per week for planning, prep and collaboration
• Focus on wellbeing for all & access to an employee assistance programme.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Blue light card eligibility.
• Ace Learners!
If you are an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cheryl Lotherington (Headteacher) at Cheryl.Lotherington@pivot-group.co.uk to discuss the role.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now by visiting our website www.pivot-group.uk where you will find our application form and a more detailed job description. Complete the application form and return to our HR team at recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk.
Closing Date: 02 March 2026
Predicted Start Date: Immediate - September 2026
We do encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date for a vacancy.
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.