Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Upminster Infant School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Stimulating environment for children

Active parental involvement

Strong Academy Trust

Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils

Job summary

Hornchurch Academy Trust - Upminster Infant School is seeking a motivated Classroom Teacher for maternity cover. Start date 23 November 2026, full-time hours, temporary contract. The school offers a supportive team, a secure, stimulating environment for children, and active parental involvement.

Interviews are scheduled in the week of 5 October 2026. We are looking for a highly motivated teacher capable of inspiring pupils to achieve their best, with commitment to safeguarding and the school's

Job description

Executive Head of School: Ms A. Edgcombe

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Employer: Hornchurch Academy Trust - Upminster Infant School

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Temporary

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

A motivated and skilled Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) is required from 23rd November 2026

UIS can offer:

• A supportive, dedicated and hardworking team
• A secure and stimulating environment in which our children are happy.
• Active community of supportive parents, carers and volunteers.
• A strong and supportive Academy Trust
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.

We wish to appoint:

• A highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic classroom teacher.
• A teacher who can motivate and inspire our pupils to achieve their very best;

Interviews: w/c 5th October 2026

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.