Teacher - Maternity Cover

Shorefields; Billericay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular and supportive primary school in Billericay is seeking an enthusiastic and caring full-time Class Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover from April 13 to August 31, 2026. The ideal candidate will join a friendly team and focus on Year 3, with the possibility of a permanent position opening in the future. The school values reducing teacher workload and prioritizes the welfare of children. Interested candidates should contact the school office for more information.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring approach to teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Join the staff at a popular school in Year 3.
• Reduce unnecessary teacher workload.
• Possibility of a permanent contract may arise.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5238-103S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPS/UPS

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 26/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Full-time Class Teacher: MPS/UPS - FIXED-TERM, Maternity Cover

Required: 13th April 2026 - 31st August, 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring teacher to join the staff at our popular and over-subscribed school. The vacancy is in Year 3 and is initially fixed-term, but, there may be the possibility of a permanent contract.

We are committed to reducing unnecessary teacher workload and our recent questionnaire showed that teachers felt their workload was of an acceptable level.

We have supportive parents and trustees, and a friendly, skilled and hardworking staff. The children in our school are very well-behaved and extremely eager to learn!

Further details from the junior site office - [e-mail] or 01277 623217

Closing Date: Monday 26th January, 2026

Interviews: TBC

Please contact the School Site Office, on 01277 62327 or email [e-mail] to arrange a tour.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on candidates.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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