Class Teacher KS1 (Maternity Cover)

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE in a Year 2 class. The start date for this role is expected to be mid-November 2026.

The Grove Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate Class Teacher to join their KS1 team. 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious school community within EQUA Mead Learning Trust on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching that inspires, motivates, and challenges pupils to achieve their full potential, while creating a stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess and monitor pupil progress, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. Working closely with Teaching Assistants, parents, carers, and colleagues, you will play a key role in supporting positive outcomes and ensuring every child feels valued, safe, and supported. We are seeking a teacher with strong curriculum knowledge, high expectations for achievement and behaviour, and a commitment to raising standards through excellent teaching and learning. The successful candidate will contribute to the wider life of the school, uphold the Trust’s values, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In return, we offer a collaborative and welcoming environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while covering this important maternity leave position.

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. 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.