Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Echelford Primary School, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 1EX33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday . Proportion of full-time service will be 100/100ths
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- £34,398 – £46,839
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious teacher who is keen to make a difference? We are offering a wonderful opportunity to become an integral part of our exceptional community of children and adults.
Echelford Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher on fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for teachers who have a passion for creating lifelong learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust we are committed to offering all our teachers:
- Accelerated career development, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership
- Opportunities to work in partnership with other teachers and leaders across the Trust to develop practice in our own schools as well as other local schools
- A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by all
If this is your first appointment, we offer ECTs:
- Ringfenced non-contact time each week to enable you to fully commit yourself to the professional growth opportunities that are so important at the outset of your career
- A well-trained and supportive mentor who is well-versed in the expectations of the Early Career Framework and committed to enabling their ECT be the best teacher they can be
- A whole team of staff who share the same values and high aspirations for all our children
- Trust wide support from leaders and colleagues across the Trust;
- Opportunities to attend training with other ECTs in local schools;
We warmly welcome any interested applicants – including teachers looking for their first role - to either come and look around our school and meet one of the co-headteachers, or call and speak to one of the co-headteachers to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Echelford Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 615 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Echelford Primary School website
- Email address
- lorraine.gerrish@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk
Echelford Primary is a popular three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.
Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust and as such plays an important part in the development of not only our school but for all the schools in the Trust.
Arranging a visit to The Echelford Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lorraine.gerrish@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk.
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