13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    4 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    21 August 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 6-12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

KS1 experience - please see Job Profile and covering letter on school website for further details

Merrow Schools Federation is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Maternity Cover Classroom Teacher for KS1

Merrow Schools children would like teachers who:
…are willing to be bold, daring and different
…are passionate about learning and removing the barriers that face individuals
…are optimistic and have a ‘can do’ approach
…like to be part of a team, support others and be a reflective practitioner
…are threshold adventurers and are keen to develop in their professional career
…have high aspirations, which translate into every aspect of their practice.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
(NB: QTS and Right to Work in UK are essential requirements).


What the school offers its staff

Merrow Schools Federation comprises Merrow CofE Infant and Merrow Junior Schools. Both are two-form entry Schools (5 minutes apart) just outside Guildford Town Centre.

The Federation is an exciting and vibrant place to work. We are committed to high standards and a real sense of community. We will be offering you a supportive staff and governing body and training opportunities appropriate to the role.

Please visit our website (www.merrowfederation.school) to obtain more information about our vision and values, the curriculum and general ethos of our schools.

Visits by prospective applicants is highly encouraged - please call the Infant School Office on 01483 561501 to arrange).

Commitment to safeguarding

Merrow Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring System check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. We are also committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
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School size
132 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Phone number
01483 561501

Merrow Schools Federation comprises Merrow Junior School (formerly known as Bushy Hill) and Merrow CofE Infant School.
Both are two-form entry on the outskirts of Guildford, Surrey (located approx 5 minutes apart)

Our Federation mission is “Together we Grow” and we work as a community of staff, parents and governors to ensure the best possible learning environment for the children. At Merrow Federation schools we are proud to be a caring and supportive school which provides every child with a wealth of opportunities.

Arranging a visit to Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@merrowfederation.school.

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