About this role
Yattendon School is a welcoming three-form entry junior school in Horley, Surrey, where we provide a nurturing and supportive environment that enables children to flourish academically, socially and personally.
We are committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning, continually striving to bring out the very best in both our pupils and our staff.
As part of our ongoing development, we have recently invested in a new all-weather sports pitch and undertaken significant classroom refurbishment works, creating a modern, inspiring and well-resourced learning environment for both children and colleagues.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team as a Year 4 Class Teacher on a maternity cover contract, commencing in February 2027. This is a part-time position, working four days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
The successful candidate will
- enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice
- be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour
- be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
- be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills
- be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school
In return we can offer
- the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust
- high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust
- access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives
- membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged
We would invite interested candidates visit the school as part of the application process to see our school in action. Please call the school office to arrange a mutually convenient date and time to visit.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 November 2026 at 9am. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Yattendon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all cautions and convictions that are not protected (filtered) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children's Barred List check, will be required for the successful applicant. An overseas criminal records check will also be required if you have lived, travelled or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months within the last 10 years.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will also be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.