Class Teacher

Billingshurst Primary Academy, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: TMS

Class Teacher job summary

 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: 

Is passionate about primary education and has a well-developed personal ethos of how children learn best.

Is an experienced teacher who can foster excellent relationships with children.

Has a proven track record of enabling children to make strong progress.

Has high expectations of all children and is able to inspire and motivate.

Is able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.

In return we will offer you: 

In-class adult support.

Creative, curious children who are independent, resilient and work well in a team.

An environment for learning which is engaging, relevant and exciting.

Skilled and friendly staff who are dedicated to making a difference to every child’s success and well-being.

A therapeutic culture which encourages children, families and staff to work together to move our school forward.

A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.

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. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Billingshurst Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 596 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Billingshurst Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/billingshurst-primary-school-billingshurst

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