Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Greensandacademytrust; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional development

Job summary

Wray Common Primary School in Reigate is seeking a motivated Class Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027 to teach Year 3. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to high standards of learning and behaviour within a Greensand Multi Academy Trust environment.

The post offers access to high quality professional development and a collaborative culture committed to inclusion and pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent teacher who models effective and inspirational practice.
• Support others to improve and maintain high standards across learning and behaviour.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and raising standards in a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 as maternity cover starting January 2027.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and trust development pathway.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and behaviour for learning.
• Engage with safeguarding and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Inclusion focus

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

# Class Teacher - Maternity CoverEmployer: Wray Common Primary SchoolLocation: Reigate, SurreyContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: Annually (FTE)MPS/UPS FringePosted: 3rd September 2026Expires: 21st September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1572046* Share :* PrintWray Common Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic maternity cover Class Teacher to commence in January 2027 teaching Year 3.We are particularly interested in:* new qualified teachers who wish to step into our highly regarded career development pathway* teachers who share our passion for the development of every childThe successful candidate will:* be an excellent teacher who enjoys modelling effective and inspirational practice and supports others to improve* be able to motivate and inspire children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour* be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards* be an excellent communicator with good organisational and personal skills* be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the schoolIn return we can offer you:* the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our school* high quality professional development both in school and as a member of the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust* an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged* access to an employee support scheme offering a range of health and wellbeing support services, including complimentary counselling and physioWray Common is a community school providing outstanding learning opportunities for all our children. The school is a founding member of the Greensand Multi Academy Trust, a group of local schools who have been working together since 2017. Our vision is to enrich the lives of every child in our Trust by enabling a culture of collaboration, support and challenge between our schools. We aim to ensure that every child is successful by making learning the focus of our work and putting the needs of our children at the heart of every decision we make.Candidates are warmly invited to contact Mr Lloyd Murphy, the headteacher at Wray Common Primary School, to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a tour of the school.The closing date for applications is Monday 21 September 2026, however applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.Wray Common Primary 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 Offenders 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 KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.