Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 December 2025

• Closing date

  13 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: SWAN Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery are looking to recruit two Classroom Teachers as below, both roles will be a temporary contract (to cover maternity leave);

• KS2 Class Teacher - Part time - 2 days per week - to start in February 2026
• KS1 Class Teacher - Full time - 5 days per week - to start in April 2026

Salary - SWAN Trust Main pay scale

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work as part of an experienced team. At Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, we believe each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply. Barnsbury is a two-form entry primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do.

We can offer:

• Being part of a committed and supportive team.

• Working with children who have a love of learning.

• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

• A creative curriculum.

• A well-resourced school environment.

For more information about the school please visit our website, and to apply, download the Job Description and the Application Form. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Tuesday, 13th January 2026 at 12.00pm

Start date: For the part time role, the start date is February 2026

                    For the full time role, the start date is April 2026

Please specify on the application form which role you are applying for.

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate, an appointment may be made before the closing date.

Barnsbury Primary School is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the Trust.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsbury-primary-school-and-nursery

Barnsbury is a two form entry Primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do. We believe that each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply.

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