Job Description

Class Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover

Part-time (0.4 FTE) | Fixed-term
Working pattern: Monday and Tuesday
Start date: September 2026

We are seeking an excellent, positive and solutions‑focused Class Teacher to join our team from September 2026, providing maternity cover for our Reception class. This is a fixed‑term, part‑time position.

The successful candidate will be a committed and enthusiastic practitioner who places children at the heart of everything they do and who can inspire our youngest learners at the very start of their school journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Is passionate about early childhood development
• Creates engaging, practical and hands‑on learning experiences
• Works collaboratively as part of a small and supportive team
• Is reflective, creative and committed to continual improvement
• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive, team‑focused approach
• Shows a clear commitment to the school's Christian ethos

We offer:

• A beautiful school setting with excellent facilities and resources
• Enthusiastic, well‑behaved children who are eager to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Strong opportunities for professional development
• A school community committed to inclusion, high standards and strong partnerships with parents and the wider community

We welcome tours of the school, please contact Mrs Nichola Goodwin, School Business Manager on 01245 360395 to book an appointment.

Closing date:05/04/2026

Interviews: Week commencing11/05/2026

Information about the School

Great Waltham Church of England VC Primary School is situated in the pretty village of Great Waltham catering for pupils from 4 - 11. The school was built in 1865 and has wonderful character and beautiful grounds.

Our school vision is 'Let all that you do be done in love'.

At the end of their time at Great Waltham Primary School, we aspire for all our children to have:

*Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others. *Developed a strong set of practical, social and emotional life skills. *Developed, through the teaching of our Christian and British values, self-respect and respect for others, whatever their ability, race, religion or culture. *Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both for themselves and others.

We pride ourselves in creating a caring environment based on Christian values which allows children to reach their full academic, social, moral and physical potential. The ethos of the school is to ASPIRE which is an acronym for Aspiration, Strength, Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Empathy, all staff and children hold these values dearly.

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