Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Horley Infant School; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Counselling services

24-hour online GP service

Greensand staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Horley Infant School invites applicants for a part-time Year 2 teaching role to cover maternity leave. The post is two days per week (Thursday and Friday) with alternate Wednesday afternoons, starting January 2027, within a warm Year 2 class.

You will share planning, classroom management and pupil support with a fellow teacher, with potential to take on co-ordination responsibilities for RI or Music. A supportive team and wellbeing benefits are described on the school site.

Qualifications

• QTS required and demonstrated experience teaching EYFS/KS1.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver and review lessons with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire young learners
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Plan and deliver creative and effective lessons
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Contribute to the well-being and development of students

Skills

EYFS/KS1 teaching experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time teacher to join our passionate and committed Year 2 teaching team at Horley Infant School for a maternity cover starting January 2027. The ideal candidate would be someone who loves the fun that working in an infant school brings and someone who will embrace this opportunity to provide consistency and energy to our team. We welcome and encourage candidates to get in touch and visit our school for a cuppa and a natter about the opportunity so we can get to know each other a little better.

Candidates can also take a look at our school website to get a flavour about what life at Horley Infant School is like. We think that Horley Infants is the “place to be” but don’t just take our advert’s word for it - in our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 17% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us? If you are a motivated individual with a genuine desire to shape the future of education, we would love to hear from you!

This is a part-time position working 2 days a week (Thursday & Friday) in a Year 2 class with alternate Wednesday afternoons in school as part of the Year Group’s PPA afternoon. You will work alongside another teacher to deliver high quality education, sharing responsibilities for lesson planning, classroom management, and pupil support. The ideal candidate would also be in a position to take on temporary subject co-ordination of either R.E or Music.

We can offer you:

• A supportive and experienced team including knowledgeable, experienced and organised year leaders
• A full-time Teaching Assistant supporting in the class
• A vibrant group of pupils
• A compassionate and nurturing school setting
• An excellent staff assistance scheme with access to a range of wellbeing and health initiatives, including complimentary counselling, physiotherapy and a 24-hour online GP service
• Access to a Greensand My Staff Shop offering a range of hospitality, retail and leisure discounts, including a cycle to work scheme
• Defined career pathways to support your professional growth and continuous development

Responsibilities:

• Engage and inspire young learners
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Plan and deliver creative and effective lessons
• Work collaboratively with our friendly colleagues and support staff
• Contribute to the overall well‑being and development of our students

Qualifications & Qualities:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in EYFS / Key Stage 1
• Passion for early childhood education
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisation

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November 2026.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Horley Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offeassion for early childhood educationnders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will also be completed on all candidates shortlisted for interview.