The posting
Classroom Teacher (4 days)
Salary: Main payscale/ Upper payscale London Fringe
Start Date: Feb 2027 or April 2027
Contract: Maternity cover contract
Located in a lovely corner of Surrey, Crawley Ridge Junior School is a two-form entry community school. We are privileged to sit on beautiful, mature grounds, which play an important part in the children’s learning.
A school day at Crawley Ridge is one that excites, challenges and motivates our children and staff, through a culture of cross-curricular learning; producing well-rounded young members of the community.
We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our dedicated team on a four-day-per-week maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to work within our supportive and inclusive school community, helping every child to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have a strong commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
• Can lead and inspire others to deliver high-quality inclusive practice
• Have experience of working with pupils with SEND and/or additional needs
• Understand effective adaptive teaching and provision
• Are highly organised and able to lead strategically while managing day-to-day provision
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and wellbeing for all pupils
• Are a reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development
• Work well as part of a supportive, hardworking and committed team
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humour
• Will make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school
We can offer you:
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A strong culture of collaboration, trust and professional development
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A beautiful learning environment on the Surrey/Hampshire border
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and workload
• A well-resourced school with strong support systems in place
• A supportive environment with a commitment to develop your career
Visits or a call with the headteacher are warmly welcomed. Early applications are encouraged as we will shortlist on receipt and reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.



