Full Time Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Crawley Ridge Infant School, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2AJ

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: Mainscale Pay

Full Time Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Maternity Cover Reception Class Teacher (Full time)

School: Crawley Ridge Infant School

Start Date: April 2026 (First day of work 13th April)

End Date: March 2027 (Last day of work 25th March)

Salary: London Fringe: Main or Upper Pay Scale. ECTs considered

Applications Close: Friday 16th January 2026

Interviews: These will be arranged with shortlisted candidates

Hours: Full time

A school day at Crawley Ridge is one that excites, challenges and motivates our children and staff, through a culture of cross-curricular learning, producing well-rounded young members of the community.

We would love to hear from you if you:

 Are very organised and can plan effectively to meet the needs of all pupils

 Are enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching

 Are highly motivated with high expectations of attainment and behaviour from all pupils

 Believe children learn best through first-hand experience

 Are committed to your own professional development

 Have the ability to work as part of a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed team

 Demonstrate great inter-personal skills and have a good sense of humour

 Will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.

We can offer you:

 A GOOD school as of January 2023

 A supportive environment with a commitment to develop your career

 Highly motivated and enthusiastic children

 A beautiful environment on the Surrey/Hants border

 Good, practical classroom support

 A commitment to the well-being of all our staff

 Excellence, excitement and enjoyment.

 A well-resourced school

 PPA from home and/or year group planning

 The use of AI to reduce workload

 Subject leadership time for those who lead subjects

 A Nurture Hub provision for children with social and emotional needs

 A learning hub

 A full equipped forest school

This position is for a Reception Classroom teacher, covering maternity. Applications from ECTs are welcome.

This is a very exciting time to join our Trust as we move into the next stage of our development where we can offer a wealth of support with collaborative opportunities to ensure all our schools have capacity to bring the best out of staff and pupils.

A range of activities such as forest school and sports make use of our lovely, wooded grounds and our large playing fields during and outside the school day. These activities, as well as extra-curricular yoga, dance and drama are valued by pupils and families.

We would strongly encourage candidates to arrange an informal meeting with the headteacher in person, or via TEAMs/phone call if required.

We think our school is incredibly special. We ensure a nurturing, safe, supportive, and inspiring school experience for our students. We look forward to meeting you.

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 Crawley Ridge Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crawley Ridge Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawley-ridge-infant-school-camberley

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