Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Employer

Guildford Grove Primary School

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Contract Type

Fixed term contract

Hours

Full Time

Contract Length

Until 31st August 2027

Salary

Main Pay Scale

Posted

15th October 2026

Expires

26th November 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1579867

Guildford Grove Primary School are seeking a friendly and committed full-time teacher to join our fantastic, vibrant and diverse school community.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027 - Maternity Cover

Year Group: Year 5

Guildford Grove is a two-form entry primary school, with a maintained nursery and a Specialist Centre for profoundly deaf children. Our aim is for every one of our children to leave Guildford Grove with a true love of learning and high aspirations for their future, and we work in close partnership with parents to achieve the best for each child.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm for the role

• Ability to form positive relationships with both children and staff

• High quality teaching and learning across all subjects

• A drive towards continual improvement and professional development

• A desire to make a positive contribution to our school

What we will offer in return:

• An innovative curriculum, including the teaching of British Sign Language across KS2

• A school which values inclusion and provides an opportunity to excel in meeting the needs of a range of learners including those with additional needs

• Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn

• An experienced, welcoming team who strive to keep up to date with current educational research and evidence informed practice

• A school that goes beyond the academic subjects and provides amazing enrichment opportunities for all pupils, including trips, musical performances and sporting events

• Excellent networking and career opportunities across our growing academy trust

• Extensive staff benefits including Employee Assistance Scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, discounted gym membership and free will-writing service

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Katie Lorente for more information on katie lorente @ guilfordgrove.surrey.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Class Teacher - JD_PS FT FTC Oct 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Guildford Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.