via reed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Teaching Personnel
Slough Contract GBP 45,864 – 69,986
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Teaching Personnel are currently supporting the recruitment of a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher on behalf of a warm, vibrant and multicultural primary school in Slough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join a welcoming school community on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from September to December. The school is seeking a professional who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and is passionate about making a positive impact on children’s learning and development.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and established team of practitioners within a school that values collaboration, inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Salary MPS / UPS (dependent on experience)

Contract Full Time – Fixed Term Maternity Cover (September – December)

The Role The school is seeking to appoint a caring, motivated and inspirational Class Teacher who can create a positive and engaging learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners

  • Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

  • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

  • Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

  • Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team

  • Uphold high expectations for behaviour, achievement and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate Will: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching within a primary school setting

  • Be proactive, positive, calm and adaptable

  • Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach

  • Be committed to inclusion, teamwork and continuous professional development

  • Show resilience, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for education

The School Offers: • A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
  • An ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team

  • Supportive parents and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn

  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment

  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities

  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and support

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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