Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

East Preston Junior School, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two terms until Easter 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352 p.a. pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join us at East Preston Junior School, on a fixed-termbasis for two terms in the first instance. The successful candidate will join a team of 3 classes,and will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver a high quality curriculum for a KeyStage 2 class.

We’re looking for candidates who want to focus their energies on developing excellent classroomteaching, creating a high-quality curriculum and providing great experiences for our children,rather than ticking boxes and completing paperwork.

What the school offers its staff

According to current staff, at EPJS you’ll find:

• a supportive team who always ‘have your back’, professionally & personally

• wellbeing as a high priority, so workload is always minimised

• plenty of humour, and a community spirit in this village school

• children, cared for with genuine heart, and their families who support the school

• opportunities for collaborative working in school and across the trust

• a belief that you should be able to have a rewarding teaching career and a home life!

Just as important are some of the things you definitely won’t find:

• onerous marking policies or ‘verbal feedback’ stampers

• children copying out learning objectives or teachers taking photos for the sake of bookscrutiny

• detailed planning expectations and templates

• lengthy tick-box assessments or termly tests to mark

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

The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and East Preston Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualification checks and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About East Preston Junior School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: East Preston Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@schoolsworks.org
• Phone number: 01903 785672
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-preston-junior-school-littlehampton

East Preston Junior School is a growing school with around 300 pupils aged 7 to 11. We pride ourselves on a broad curriculum for all pupils, and a good work-life balance for staff.

Arranging a visit to East Preston Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@schoolsworks.org.

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