Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive community

Job summary

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery in London is seeking a Full Time Class Teacher to cover maternity leave starting January 2027. The post is fixed term, on a main scale, with full-time hours and a warm, supportive school community.

The successful applicant will join a dedicated team and contribute to high standards of teaching and safeguarding. Applicants should have QTS and KS1 experience, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and pupils.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach within KS1.
• Experience teaching KS1 students.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS1 class as maternity cover.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.

Skills

QTS

KS1 teaching

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

• Employer: Rainham Village Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/345002

Main Scale

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery

Closing on 15/10/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Full Time

Full time hours per week.

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery

RM13 9AA

Telephone: [phone]

Head Teacher: H.R Harrow

Full Time Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Full Time

Contract term: Fixed Term

Full time teacher required to cover maternity leave commencing January2027

Paid on main scale not suitable for Early Career Teachers

We offer:

• Enthusiastic, hard working children who enjoy learning.
• A strong partnership between governors, staff, parents, pupils and the local community.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.

We would welcome applications from staff who:

• Have experience of teaching children within KS1.
• Are highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Are able to work as a member of a team and also show initiative to work independently where necessary
• Have QTS (this post will not be suitable for an ECT at this time).
• Have a good understanding of emotional literacy

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2026 noon

Interviews will take place on 20th October 2026

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment with the Headteacher.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.