Class Teacher-Maternity Cover

Eastbury Primary School, Barking, Essex, IG11 9QQ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale Inner London- Range M1 £40,317- M6 £52,300 per annum

Class Teacher-Maternity Cover job summary

Class Teacher

Maternity Cover

Start date: October 2026

Eastbury Primary School is a four-form entry school in Barking and Dagenham. We are a fully inclusive school with our own Deaf ARP. We are proud to foster a culture built on resilience, high aspirations, respect, teamwork, creativity. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual. We believe that, with the right support, challenge and encouragement, every pupil can achieve and succeed.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational class teacher to join our existing, hard-working team.

We offer:

• The opportunity to thrive within a highly supportive, friendly and dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration and teamwork
• A strong commitment to your professional growth, with high-quality CPD
• A positive, well-resourced and stimulating working environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged
• Enthusiastic, motivated and welcoming pupils who demonstrate resilience and a genuine love of learning

We are seeking a classroom practitioner who:

• Is passionate about continually developing their practice and striving for excellence
• Is deeply committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child, recognising and valuing each individual
• Shares our belief that every child can achieve and is driven to help them to realise their full potential
• Can inspire, engage and challenge pupils through creative and inclusive teaching
• Has consistently high expectations of both achievement and behaviour, underpinned by mutual respect
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and thrives as part of a collaborative, supportive team

Location

Eastbury Primary School is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Upney Station and offers on-site parking.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to promoting equality and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, helping our staff body reflect the wonderful diversity of our school community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and meet our children and team.

Closing date:

Friday 12th June 2026

Application forms are available on the school website vacancy page. Please send completed forms to:

georgina.coates@eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk

The successful candidate will have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as stipulated by the Child Protection Policy. Safer Recruitment procedures are in place and any appointment will be subject to statutory checks including a DBS.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Eastbury Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 801 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastbury Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbury-primary-school-barking

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