Job description

Maternity cover teacher

Salary: £140-£260 per day
Location: Colchester, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

About this Role

Our partner school in Colchester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join their team for maternity cover, teaching in either Key Stage 1 or 2.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • A teacher with high expectations and aspirations for all pupils.
  • A creative educator who delivers engaging lessons with a significant impact on learning.
  • A strong team player who collaborates effectively with staff and the wider school community.
  • A passionate practitioner who believes every child can succeed and embraces a “learning without limits” philosophy.
  • Inspired by the opportunity to innovate and integrate insights from educational research.

What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team.
  • Friendly, well-mannered children who love to learn.
  • A modern, beautiful school environment, including stunning grounds and a forest school area.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities at both school and trust levels.

Join a school community that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of an inspiring team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV.
For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Jessie Dowden or apply at www.gsleducation.com