Class Teacher

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people who are:

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

• experienced practitioners who can foster excellent relationships with children.

• have a proven track record of enabling children to make accelerated progress.

• have high expectations of all children and are able to inspire and motivate.

• are able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

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

• must have an ability to/interest in supporting the development of an area of teaching and learning across the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• 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 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.

Applications are warmly welcomed from experienced teachers as well as ECTs

Salary range is Teachers Main Scale

We welcome applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications as well as ECTs. If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skill set and you would like to join our team, please download further information and an application form from our website www.billingshurstprimary.org.uk

Please email your completed application form to Mel Inman, Office Manager at minman@billingshurstprimary.org.ukIf 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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Person spec 2024.pdf - 591 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description 2024.pdf - 603 KB (opens in new tab)

About Billingshurst Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 607 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Billingshurst Primary Academy website
• Email address: minman@billingshurstprimary.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/billingshurst-primary-school-billingshurst

Arranging a visit to Billingshurst Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email minman@billingshurstprimary.org.uk.

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