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Key Stage One Class Teacher (Year 1) - Maternity Cover

Woodgate Primary Academy, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9GT

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• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - February 2026 - December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodgate Primary Academy is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated Key Stage One Class Teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

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

• Is an experienced KS1 teacher who can foster excellent relationships with children.

• Has a proven track record of enabling children to make strong progress.

• Has high expectations of all children and is able to inspire and motivate.

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

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

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• In-class adult support.

• 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 therapeutic 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 welcome from experienced teachers. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school to arrange a video/phone call with the head teacher. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website https://www.woodgateprimary.school/current-vacancies/. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@woodgateprimary.school or post to Woodgate Primary Academy, 41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9GT.

We may choose to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.

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.

In the event that this date changes due to an early or delayed return to work by the postholder you will be given 8 weeks notice

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.

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About Woodgate Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 147 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodgate Primary Academy website
• Email address: office@woodgateprimary.school
• Phone number: 01444 461329
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodgate-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Woodgate Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@woodgateprimary.school.

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