Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Ongoing training

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Freemantles School in Mayford Green, Woking, known for autism education, is seeking two dedicated Teachers for maternity cover to join our expanding team. You will provide engaging instruction to students aged 4 to 19 with complex communication needs and work across primary, secondary and FE settings at our sites.

We offer a supportive SLT, strong mentorship for Early Career Teachers, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, with induction and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check will be essential.
• Experience in autism education is desirable.

Skills

Teaching

Autism Education

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Outstanding Team at Freemantles School!

Are you ready for a new and rewarding challenge in your teaching career?

Freemantles School, a nationally recognised centre of excellence for autism education, is seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Teachers (Maternity Cover) to join our expanding team. Based in Mayford Green, Woking, we provide specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 4 to 19, including those with complex social communication needs.

We’re looking for motivated, passionate professionals who are eager to make a real difference in the lives of our students. These are temporary maternity cover roles, with the possibility of future opportunities within the school as we continue to expand.

• Full-time, temporary maternity cover (12 months)
• Start date: As soon as possible

What the school offers its staff

We operate across multiple sites:

• Our Mayford site includes both Primary and Secondary & FE buildings.
• Our Ripley satellite site (former Ripley CoE Infants School) currently supports autistic infant children.
• We continue to grow to meet the needs of more families in our community.
• We have positions available at both sites.

Why Freemantles?

• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted since 2016
• A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
• Strong track record in mentoring and developing Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and leadership development opportunities

Further details about the role

Freemantles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment.

An Enhanced DBS check will be essential. Please note that we will be undertaking online searches on shortlisted candidates, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing Date: 9am - Tuesday 24th November 2026

Interviews: To be held Wednesday 3rd December 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Freemantles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be essential. Please note that we will be undertaking online searches on shortlisted candidates, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.