16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 June 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - one year

Pay scale

M1 to M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Holds (or is on track to hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2025.
  • Could be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive environment to begin their teaching journey.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons adapted to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning.
  • Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
  • Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.
  • Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
  • Embraces the values of our school

What the school offers its staff

As an ECT/Class Teacher at Trafalgar Community Infant school we can offer you a warm and welcoming team, a supportive SLT, a generous amount of PPA time which can be taken at home, a family friendly approach, a program of CPD opportunities including peer coaching and opportunities for professional development. We have strong links with other local schools and work as part of the West Horsham School’s Network which allows all staff to work alongside professionals in other schools.

Further details about the role

Start Date: September 2025

Contract type: Fixed Term, initially for one year

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June

We may consider accepting applications early and would consider interviewing before May 31st if this was a candidate’s preference. Please contact the school if this would be your preference.

Interview date: Friday 6th June

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@trafalgarinfant.com

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Additional documents

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About Trafalgar Community Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary
School size
234 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01403252925

About our School
“Pupils come to school with a sense of excitement. The school has a joyous atmosphere that has been purposefully created to engage and support all pupils. They feel welcomed and cared for by the school.” Ofsted January 2024
Trafalgar Community Infant School is an infant school situated in the town of Horsham. All our children are valued individuals who are encouraged to be independent, develop self-esteem and self-respect and are inspired and motivated to do their very best. We have an experienced, caring and dedicated team of staff who are committed to ensuring that every child in our school receives the best possible start to their first few years of school life.

Arranging a visit to Trafalgar Community Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@trafalgarinfant.com.

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