Junior School Teacher – Maternity Cover

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund’s Junior School Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover. The successful candidate will teach pupils from Pre-Reception through Year 6 in a vibrant, caring learning environment.

We value inspiring teaching, collaboration with colleagues, and effective communication with parents and carers, contributing to the school's wider life and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils within the Junior School, from Pre-Reception through to Year 6.
• Create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers, contributing to the wider life and community of the Junior School.

Job description

St Edmund's

Junior School Teacher – Maternity Cover

St Edmund’s Junior School is a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Class Teacher to join our dedicated Junior School team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will teach pupils within the Junior School, working with children from Pre-Reception through to Year 6, and will be responsible for creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their potential.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, with the ability to inspire, motivate and engage pupils. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers, contributing positively to the wider life and community of the Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join a supportive and ambitious team and make a positive contribution to the continued success of our Junior School during the maternity cover period.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 9.00am.

Applications

St Edmund’s School Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will undergo child protection screening.