Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Horley Infant School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7JF

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4 Jan 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (Fringe)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS (Fringe)

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time teacher to join our passionate and committed Year 2 teaching team at Horley Infant School for a maternity cover starting January 2027. The ideal candidate would be someone who loves the fun that working in an infant school brings and someone who will embrace this opportunity to provide consistency and energy to our team. We welcome and encourage candidates to get in touch and visit our school for a cuppa and a natter about the opportunity so we can get to know each other a little better.

Candidates can also take a look at our school website to get a flavour about what life at Horley Infant School is like. We think that Horley Infants is the “place to be” but don’t just take our advert’s word for it - in our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 17% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us? If you are a motivated individual with a genuine desire to shape the future of education, we would love to hear from you!

This is a part-time position working 2 days a week (Thursday & Friday) in a Year 2 class with alternate Wednesday afternoons in school as part of the Year Group’s PPA afternoon. You will work alongside another teacher to deliver high quality education, sharing responsibilities for lesson planning, classroom management, and pupil support. The ideal candidate would also be in a position to take on temporary subject co-ordination of either R.E or Music.

We can offer you:

- A supportive and experienced team including knowledgeable, experienced and organised year leaders

- A full-time Teaching Assistant supporting in the class

- A vibrant group of pupils

- A compassionate and nurturing school setting

- An excellent staff assistance scheme with access to a range of wellbeing and health initiatives, including complimentary counselling, physiotherapy and a 24-hour online GP service

- Access to a Greensand My Staff Shop offering a range of hospitality, retail and leisure discounts, including a cycle to work scheme

- Defined career pathways to support your professional growth and continuous development

Responsibilities:

- Engage and inspire young learners

- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

- Plan and deliver creative and effective lessons

- Work collaboratively with our friendly colleagues and support staff

- Contribute to the overall well-being and development of our students

Qualifications & Qualities:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

- Experience teaching in EYFS / Key Stage 1

- Passion for early childhood education

- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisation

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Applicants are warmly invited to contact Mr Jason Walters, Horley Infant School Headteacher, to discuss the role in more depth.

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible. Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November 2026.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Horley Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offeassion for early childhood educationnders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will also be completed on all candidates shortlisted for interview.

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 Horley Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 267 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Horley Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horley-infant-school-horley

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