Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Milton Mount Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3AG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 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 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS Fringe

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Milton Mount Primary School in Pound Hill, Crawley is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Class Teacher for a maternity cover (working in Year 1) to join our dedicated and hard working professionals from November 2026.   

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who can demonstrate an ability to support our children to be the best that they can be, who have a passion for education, and from applicants with the drive and commitment to deliver outstanding learning. 

The successful candidate will: 

• enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice 
• be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school

In return we can offer you: 

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives
• membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged

Further information about the school can be found on the Milton Mount school website. Candidates are also warmly invited to contact Tom Little, Headteacher at Milton Mount to discuss the role in more depth. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 5 October at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt. CV based applications will not be accepted. 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Safeguarding Statement 

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

 

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 Milton Mount Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 618 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Milton Mount Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-mount-primary-school

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