Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD across Ridgeway Education Trust

Career progression

Job summary

Sutton Courtenay CE Primary School, a Church of England primary welcoming children and families of all faiths and none, seeks a maternity cover class teacher. The role focuses on classroom teaching, with additional or leadership responsibilities open to a suitable candidate.

The post is available for both full-time and part-time hours, and the school is part of Ridgeway Education Trust, which offers CPD across its six primaries and two secondaries. Starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Standard pre-employment safeguarding checks
• Original qualification certificates to bring to interview
• Proof of residence and photographic ID to bring to interview
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching
• Additional or leadership responsibilities for a suitable candidate

Skills

Classroom teaching

Leadership

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS)

Job description

Maternity cover post for a class teacher at Sutton Courtenay CE Primary School, a Church of England primary that welcomes children and families of all faiths and none. The core of the work is classroom teaching, with additional or leadership responsibilities open to a suitable candidate. Full-time and part-time hours are both available, and the school is part of Ridgeway Education Trust, which offers CPD across its six primaries and two secondaries. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Classroom teaching
• Additional or leadership responsibilities for a suitable candidate

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Standard pre-employment safeguarding checks
• Original qualification certificates to bring to interview
• Proof of residence and photographic ID to bring to interview

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Flexible working, including part-time patterns
• CPD and career progression within the school and across Ridgeway Education Trust
• CPD available to all regardless of experience