Year 2 Teacher - Maternity Leave

Wishford Schools; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious primary education institution in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a skilled Year 2 Teacher for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will hold a degree and QTS with recent classroom experience. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality learning experiences and ensuring the wellbeing of pupils. The position is full-time with flexible hours. Salary is based on skills and experience. The school offers benefits like a bike scheme and discounted shopping.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping benefits

Complementary lunches

Counselling scheme access

Apprenticeships up to Level 7

Personal accident at work cover

Qualifications

• Recent classroom experience with a focus on Year 2.
• Ability to create high quality learning experiences.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and happiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high quality learning experiences.
• Responsible for pupils’ care and academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Degree level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Mead School, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Leave

OVERVIEW

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher as part of our teaching team, in our Year 2 Class for maternity cover.

The successful candidate will have recent classroom experience, be an excellent practitioner and hold a degree level qualification and QTS. The candidate should provide high quality learning experiences for pupils, appropriate to their age and stage of development, ensuring excellent academic progress, and be responsible for pupils’ care, wellbeing and happiness in line with the school vision, ethos and aims.

Reporting to: Head, Deputy Head

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Full time, maternity cover. Working hours 8:00am – 4:00pm daily, and at least one night a week until 5:30pm plus a weekly staff meeting until 5pm, plus additional meetings as required.

Temporary Maternity Cover. Up to 12 months.

Salary: Dependent on relevant skills and experience

• Cycle to work scheme and discounted shopping benefits
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunches
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
• Personal accident at work cover

We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Job Description:

To assist the Head, Deputy, Form Tutors, Subject teachers and team in providing high quality learning experiences for pupils, appropriate to their age and stage of development ensuring excellent academic progress and to be responsible for pupils’ care, wellbeing and happiness in line with the school vision, ethos and aims.

This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what their main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.

Including:

• Teaching & Learning
• Administration & Other Responsibilities
• Subject Leader Responsibilities: (if applicable

Full job description and person specification can be found in the candidate pack.

The Mead School
16 Frant Road,
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
TN2 5SN

How to apply

Applicants should complete the school’s application form and submit by email to Molly Rees, Talent Acquisition Manager – [e-mail]

You can apply via TES – Link here

The application form may be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than one page.>

Role starts: 23rd February 2026

Role closes 6 th January 26

Interviews 12 th January 26

Interviews will take place as candidates are reviewed and we reserve the right to close the process in advance of the final closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

The Mead School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.