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Maternity Cover Reception Class Teacher (Full time)
School: Crawley Ridge Infant School
Start Date: April 2026 (First day of work 13th April)
End Date: March 2027 (Last day of work 25th March)
Salary: London Fringe: Main or Upper Pay Scale. ECTs considered
Applications Close: Friday 16th January 2026
Interviews: These will be arranged with shortlisted candidates
Hours: Full time
A school day at Crawley Ridge is one that excites, challenges and motivates our children and staff, through a culture of cross-curricular learning, producing well-rounded young members of the community.
We would love to hear from you if you:
Are very organised and can plan effectively to meet the needs of all pupils
Are enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching
Are highly motivated with high expectations of attainment and behaviour from all pupils
Believe children learn best through first-hand experience
Are committed to your own professional development
Have the ability to work as part of a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed team
Demonstrate great inter-personal skills and have a good sense of humour
Will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.
We can offer you:
A GOOD school as of January 2023
A supportive environment with a commitment to develop your career
Highly motivated and enthusiastic children
A beautiful environment on the Surrey/Hants border
Good, practical classroom support
A commitment to the well-being of all our staff
Excellence, excitement and enjoyment.
A well-resourced school
PPA from home and/or year group planning
The use of AI to reduce workload
Subject leadership time for those who lead subjects
A Nurture Hub provision for children with social and emotional needs
A learning hub
A full equipped forest school
This position is for a Reception Classroom teacher, covering maternity. Applications from ECTs are welcome.
This is a very exciting time to join our Trust as we move into the next stage of our development where we can offer a wealth of support with collaborative opportunities to ensure all our schools have capacity to bring the best out of staff and pupils.
A range of activities such as forest school and sports make use of our lovely, wooded grounds and our large playing fields during and outside the school day. These activities, as well as extra-curricular yoga, dance and drama are valued by pupils and families.
We would strongly encourage candidates to arrange an informal meeting with the headteacher in person, or via TEAMs/phone call if required.
We think our school is incredibly special. We ensure a nurturing, safe, supportive, and inspiring school experience for our students. We look forward to meeting you.
Safeguarding Statement
Crawley Ridge Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Surrey County Council aims to be an equal opportunities employer, and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, or age.