Classteacher (0.8) - Maternity Cover

Swale Academies Trust; Swanley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Induction programme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a creative and dedicated Classteacher for Beaver Green Primary School. This part-time maternity cover role (MPS/UPS) starts January 2027 within a supportive KS2 team. The post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT beginning their teaching journey.

Interviews are scheduled for 18 November 2026. The school values pupil-centred learning, strong teamwork and a commitment to reducing workload while delivering high-quality teaching and assessment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have QTS or be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with potential
• Experience in Key Stage 2 is desirable and a passion for pupil development
• Availability for January 2027 start and maternity cover duration of around 1 year

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils in Key Stage 2
• Create engaging, creative lessons that challenge and inspire
• Work collaboratively with a strong school team and parents to achieve the best outcomes

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Subject knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Early Career Teacher eligible (ECT)

Job description

Classteacher ( - Maternity Cover

• MPS/UPS


• Part Time


• Start Date: January 2027


• Close Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026



• Beaver Green Primary School




• MPS/UPS




• Maternity Cover (1 Year)




• Part Time (




• This position would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT starting out on their teaching experience.




• January 2027 start




• Interviews: 18th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and committed teacher. The successful candidate will be part of a strong community team, who strive for the very best for all of our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong key stage 2 team.

We may interview early for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.


• Make learning fun and challenging.


• Be enthusiastic and creative.


• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.


• Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.


• Have excellent subject knowledge.

We can offer you:

• Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.


• A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.


• A large SEND team with a full time SENDCO to ensure all children are well supported regardless of their needs


• An incredible welfare team, who ensure that all welfare needs of both children and parents are supported


• Consistent, clear, school wide approaches to teaching and assessing all subjects.


• A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks, related to planning, marking and data tracking.


• A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.


• An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.


• A range of high quality CPD opportunities.


• An exciting, well planned, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.


• An Employee Assistance Program that can provide advice for a range of items ie. Mental Health Support or financial advice.


• Our recent Ofsted inspections (March 2023) says we are a ‘Good School’.