Key Stage One Class Teacher (Year 2) - Maternity Cover

Warden Park Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3JR

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time 0.2 fte (Fridays)
• Contract type: Fixed term - January 2026 - July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Warden Park 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 on a part time basis (0.2fte) from January 2026. The salary range is Teachers Main Scale.

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.

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.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECTs need not apply. 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 451264 or office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk to arrange a video/phone call with the head teacher. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk/job-opportunities. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk or post to Warden Park Primary Academy, New England Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3JS.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Warden Park Primary Acade y Person Specification Class Teacher 2023.pdf - 98.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Warden Park Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warden Park Primary Academy website
• Email address: jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01444476556
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warden-park-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Warden Park Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk.

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