Class Teacher- Maternity Cover

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Payscale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Payscale

Class Teacher- Maternity Cover job summary

At our school, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and we work hard to support them in their academic and personal growth.

We also believe in challenging our teachers to be the best version of themselves. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to think creatively and develop your skills through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Our dedicated staff are the backbone of our school community. We work collaboratively and support one another to ensure that every student receives the best education possible.
We are seeking diverse and passionate teachers to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to the classroom. We believe that a diverse teaching staff is essential to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that supports the needs of all students. We welcome individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures who are committed to making a positive impact on our students' lives. We value the diversity of our staff, and we are committed to providing ongoing support and professional development to ensure that our teachers feel valued and empowered in their role.

If you are looking for a supportive and inclusive community that values your unique perspective and teaching style, we encourage you to apply.

Please note if we receive applications meeting our criteria we may choose to interview before the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo full DBS checks.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, so please call and arrange a visit. Please contact our School Business Manager, for an appointment.

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 Summerswood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Summerswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school

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