Class Teacher; Maternity Cover

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our team at Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2 – 4 year olds. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to “Transforming schools…changing lives.”

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self‑belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

• Position:
  Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Contract:
  
  Full time, permanent
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026

• Condensed school year with two‑week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your classes, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENco to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN support arrangements.

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development.
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders.
• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.