Class Teacher KS2 (Maternity Cover)

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE. The start date for this role is 02 November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious school community 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 fostering a love of learning. You will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons, assess and monitor pupil progress effectively, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. The role involves creating a stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Working closely with Teaching Assistants, parents, carers, and colleagues, you will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes and ensuring every child can thrive academically and personally. We are seeking a teacher with strong curriculum knowledge, high expectations for achievement and behaviour, and a commitment to delivering outstanding classroom practice. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the wider life of the school, support curriculum development, and uphold the values and vision of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all pupils is essential. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, resilient, and innovative practitioners who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives. In return, we offer a collaborative and welcoming environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact during this important KS2 maternity cover position. 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.

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.