Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The working hours for this role are expected to be 0.8 FTE, Tuesday to Friday. The start date for this role is 04 January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our team, committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education that enables every child to thrive. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, create stimulating learning environments, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. They will use assessment effectively to monitor progress, inspire high standards of achievement and behaviour, and support children’s personal, social, and academic development. Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, parents, and external agencies, they will contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, and fostering positive relationships that promote every child’s self-esteem and independence. Candidates should demonstrate excellent classroom practice, effective behaviour management, and a secure understanding of the National Curriculum. We are looking for a resilient, creative, and caring professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference to children’s lives and supporting continuous school improvement. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils. For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate. About EQUA Mead Learning Trust EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support. Important Application Information When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history , accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered. This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.