Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £54,327.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro-rata'd for part time working

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)Wallace Fields Infant School, SurreyWallace Fields Infant School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated Reception Class Teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover contract. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference at the very start of a child's educational journey. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and can create a stimulating, inclusive and supportive learning environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to learn. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, promote excellent outcomes for all pupils, and foster a love of learning that will stay with children throughout their school life.You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging learning experiences, assessing and tracking pupil progress, creating a positive classroom culture, and working closely with colleagues and families to support each child's academic, social and emotional development. We are seeking a teacher who has high expectations for all learners, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues alike.In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive school community, alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to providing an exceptional education for every child.We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those at the earlier stages of their teaching career who are excited to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore early application is advised.

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 Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallace-fields-infant-school-and-nursery

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