Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Summerlea Community Primary School, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3SW

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 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: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year until August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS 1-6, £32,916 to £45,352 p.a.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated teacher, to join our friendly, caring and committed team as maternity cover. In particular, we are looking for someone who already is or has the potential and the desire to become an excellent class teacher, and someone who is keen to learn from colleagues. Experience or a desire to work in EYFS or lower key stage 2 would be beneficial, but not essential.

The successful candidate will be an effective, creative teacher, able to inspire and motivate children to do their best. They will have a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:-

• A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.

• An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.

• A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.

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.

Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact Keighley Steward, Office Manager Tel: 01903 856783, to arrange a suitable time to visit.

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.

NEW_SUM_Teacher_Mat_cover_Sept_2026.pdf - 1.18 MB (opens in new tab)

Application_Form_for_Appointment_to_a_Teaching_Post_and_guidance_notes_Jan_2025.docx - 1.06 MB (opens in new tab)

About Summerlea Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@schoolsworks.org
• Phone number: 01903 856783
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerlea-community-primary-school-littlehampton

Summerlea School is a friendly, happy and caring two form entry primary school in West Sussex, which has a fantastic and supportive staff team and is well respected within the local community. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise and professional development. 

Arranging a visit to Summerlea Community Primary School

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

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