Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (fixed term)

Cranleigh Church of England Primary School; Westcott; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Cranleigh Church of England Primary School in Westcott seeks a motivated Class Teacher for maternity cover starting December 2026. The role offers a supportive team, strong well-being focus and opportunities for professional growth.

We value inclusive teaching, a cheerful personality, and the ability to inspire and engage learners. ECT candidates considered; application encouraged as soon as possible. You will join a welcoming staff and contribute to our inclusive ethos.

Qualifications

• Cheerful character with a good sense of humour.
• Committed to working as part of a team.
• Able to create a first-class quality learning curriculum and environment.
• Adopts a fully inclusive approach to teaching and meets the needs of all children.
• Able to enthuse and inspire children to achieve.
• Passionate about teaching, sets high expectations and promotes a love of learning for all leaners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and assessments that support progression.
• Create and maintain a high-quality, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders to support pupil well-being and learning outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Cheerful personality

Humour

Inspiring teaching

Job description

Class Teacher Vacancy

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational teacher to join our school from December 2026 on a Maternity Cover contract.

We can offer:

• A large indoor and outdoor learning space
• CPD opportunities to grow and develop pedagogy
• Supportive staff and leadership team who have a strong focus on staff and pupil well‑being
• A high level of commitment from staff, Local Committee members (previously known as School Governors) and parents
• A fully inclusive ethos for all who learn and work in our community
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A positive, supportive and welcoming ethos that will allow you to develop professionally
• Opportunities to receive excellent support from both the senior leadership and The Good Shepherd Trust

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a cheerful character and a good sense of humour!
• Is committed to working as part of a team
• Is able to create a first class quality learning curriculum and environment in which children can thrive
• Adopts a fully inclusive approach to their teaching and meets the needs of all children in their class
• Is able to enthuse and inspire children to achieve
• Is passionate about teaching, sets high expectations and promotes a love of learning for all leaners

ECT candidates considered

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

The GST is a multi‑academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment “to be better, together”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under‑represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.