Heathfield Primary School
Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Pay Scale: M1 – M3
Contract: Full time - Fixed Term Contract for 1 year
Required: Monday 4th January 2027
Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway
Darlington
DL1 1EJ
www.heathfieldprimary.com
Telephone 01325 252144
We are looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher to support our established team here at Heathfield Primary School.
We are a large primary school, which is part of Lingfield Education Trust. We are looking for someone to join our fantastic team who is willing to fully commit to the improvement journey that we are currently embarking upon.
We are seeking a teacher who:
• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of learning and behavior
• Has a good understanding of how young children learn
• Has a professional and welcoming approach to parents
• Is an excellent team player and is committed to their own professional development
We can offer:
A friendly, welcoming working environment
Enthusiastic, polite children
A supportive team
Good professional development opportunities enhanced by being part of a multi-academy trust
Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Application forms and further details are available from the school office (email: admin@heathfield.lingfieldtrust.org.uk ) or phone 01325 252144. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed and marked for the attention of Charlotte Mackenzie.
The post will be based in Heathfield Primary School, however the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at such other schools in the Trust.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE 2022) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
Closing date for applications – Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 9am
Interviews – Thursday 12th November 2026
Vacancies
Heathfield Primary School
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Pay Scale: Band 7 (SCP 14 – SCP 17) £21,827 - £22,922 (Actual Salary)
Contract: 30 hours per week - Term time only
Required: Monday 4th January 2027
Contract: Permanent
Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway
Darlington
DL1 1EJ
www.heathfieldprimary.com
Telephone 01325 252144
Would you like to take on a new opportunity and make a difference to our young people?
Do you have a genuine desire to create something extraordinary for the children in our care? If so,
Heathfield Primary School may just be looking for you.
Heathfield Primary is a successful school with high aspirations, able to fully support our children in their
learning and growth. We have wonderful children who are supported and nurtured by a hardworking
teaching and support team in a positive and innovative working environment.
The successful candidate will be working across all year groups, from Early Years to Year 6. You will be
supporting the pupils on either a 1:1/group basis or within the class setting, improving the quality of
learning for all.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of working across the primary age range.
• Loves working with children of all abilities; being able to forge positive relationships quickly.
• Can lead by example and will embody our school motto.
• Works well as team and will embrace our school ethos.
If this sounds like you and a role that you would enjoy, please look carefully at the following materials and
complete the application form.
Lingfield Education Trust and Heathfield Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS
clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks
including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
Closing date for applications – Tuesday 24th November 2026 at 9am
Interviews – Tuesday 1st December 2026