Job description
Job Title: Maternity Cover Class Teacher
Location: Canterbury
Pay Rate: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: October 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you ready to inspire and support young learners while making a real difference during a vital stage of their education?
A welcoming primary school in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to cover maternity leave in a Year 4/5 class. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) to contribute to a supportive school community and provide high-quality teaching and learning for pupils.
About the School: This is a primary school that serves children aged 4 to 11 within a close-knit community. It provides a nurturing environment where pupils are supported in their academic, personal, and spiritual development.
Responsibilities of a Maternity Cover Class Teacher:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-structured classroom environment.
- Assess and monitor pupil progress, ensuring each child is supported to reach their potential.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to enhance pupil development.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and contribute to wider school life.
To be successful as a Maternity Cover Class Teacher, you should:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (Year 4/5 experience desirable).
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching to suit individual learning needs.
- A commitment to supporting both academic and personal growth of pupils.
- Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment in the last 10 years.
What GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- A healthy work-life balance with part-time hours.
- Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
- Opportunities to build experience in a supportive school environment.
If you’re dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational journey for children, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become an essential part of a compassionate school team inCanterbury.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Maternity Cover Class Teacher role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.