Key Role Information

Salary
£TMS
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
28/09/2026 09:00
Interview
19/10/26
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
SLT Teachers MAT pay scale | 1 - 6
Department
KS2
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
23.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Required November 2026


Billingshurst Primary Academy is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated Class Teacher from November 2026. The salary range is Teachers Main Scale.


In the event that this date changes due to an early or delayed return to work by the postholder you will be given 8 weeks notice


We are looking for someone who: 

  1. Is passionate about primary education and has a well-developed personal ethos of how children learn best.
  2. Is an experienced teacher who can foster excellent relationships with children.
  3. Has a proven track record of enabling children to make strong progress.
  4. Has high expectations of all children and is able to inspire and motivate.
  5. Is able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
  6. Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.


In return we will offer you: 

  1. In-class adult support.
  2. Creative, curious children who are independent, resilient and work well in a team.
  3. An environment for learning which is engaging, relevant and exciting.
  4. Skilled and friendly staff who are dedicated to making a difference to every child’s success and well-being.
  5. A therapeutic culture which encourages children, families and staff to work together to move our school forward.
  6. A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
  7. An innovative workplace in the Academy Trust, which offers a wealth of opportunity for continuing professional development.


If this sounds like the role for you please download the job description. We look forward to receiving your application.


Applications are warmly welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.


If you have any questions on job specifics, please contact our school office on 01403 782789. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by ringing this number.


We may choose to interview and appoint early for the right candidate. 



Skills

Experience

experience of teaching a key stage within the Primary Phase If ECT, then experience of placement within the Primary Phaseessential
The Class Teacher should have knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies);essential
knowledge and understanding of statutory National Curriculum requirements at the appropriate key stageessential
knowledge and understanding of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress;essential
knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protectionessential
knowledge and understanding of the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholdersessential
knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning stylesessential
teaching across more than one key stage/age range; working in partnership with parents.
Knowledge and understanding of the links between schools, especially partner schools.

Personal Attributes

The Class Teacher will be able to promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and moraleessential
The Class Teacher will be able to develop good personal relationships within a teamessential
The Class Teacher will be able to establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors and the communityessential
The Class Teacher will be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiencesessential
The Class Teacher will be able to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.essential

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher statusessential
Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development

About Us


Billingshurst Primary Academy

Mel Inman

minman@billingshurstprimary.org.uk

Sussex Learning Trust
Broad Street
Cuckfield
West Sussex
RH17 5DP

Safeguarding Information

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy