Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

HES; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery in Rainham (RM13 9AA) is seeking a Full Time Class Teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover starting January 2027. You will teach KS1 on the Main Scale and work with a supportive team.

QTS is required; this post is not suitable for an ECT. Interviews will be held on 20th October 2026; visits by appointment with the Headteacher are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching KS1 children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Not suitable for ECT at this time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and manage the class for KS1 pupils.
• Plan and assess student progress and adjust teaching accordingly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school development and parental engagement.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

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.