Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: £39,979.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (FTE) Main Payscale or Upper Payscale (dependent on experience) with opportunities for subject leadership

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

At Summerswood, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to supporting their academic, social and personal development.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our school community and make a positive difference to the children in your care.

What we can offer you

We believe that our staff are at the heart of our school. We work collaboratively, support one another and value the contribution that every member of our team makes.

As a member of our teaching team, you will be encouraged to:

• Develop your practice and build on your strengths.
• Think creatively and bring your own ideas to the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and share good practice.
• Take part in high-quality professional development.
• Contribute to our positive and inclusive school culture.
• Develop your skills and experience within a supportive environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about teaching and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Inspirational and creative, with the ability to engage and motivate pupils.
• Inclusive, recognising and celebrating the individual strengths, needs and backgrounds of every child.
• Collaborative, with a willingness to work positively as part of a team.
• Reflective, with a commitment to developing their own practice.
• Warm, nurturing and enthusiastic, with high expectations of behaviour and learning.

Our commitment to inclusion

We value the diversity of our school community and recognise the contribution that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds bring to our school.

We are committed to creating an environment where children and staff feel valued, respected and included. We welcome applications from individuals who will bring their own unique perspective, experience and teaching style to our team.

We would warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and meet our team before applying. This is a great opportunity to see our school in action, meet our staff and find out more about the role and our school community.

Please contact Pamela Young, Assistant Headteacher, to arrange a visit.

Please note: If we receive applications that meet our criteria, we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Summerswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school

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