Teacher
Blackthorns Community Primary School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UA15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Part time job share working 2.5 days a week, 16.25 Hours a week, specific days TBC
Contract type
- Fixed term - Ends 31/08/2027
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced qualified teacher to job share a year 5 class. At this point the position is temporary, but for the right candidate there could be the opportunity to go permanent. We would like to recruit a teacher that can instil the Blackthorns vision and values with this class, and provide strong, leadership excellent modelling and best practice. The job share will be with a teacher who already teaches this class, and the vacancy exists because of a restructured leadership model.
Personal qualities
• Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school • Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
What the school offers its staff
School overview
Blackthorns is a happy, inclusive and creative school located in the beautiful village of Lindfield, close to Haywards Heath in West Sussex. As a small and supportive community, we value all children and adults as individuals with their own strengths and talents. Through our core school values of kindness, respect, independence, teamwork and determination, we work hard to support the children to grow academically, socially and emotionally, so that they leave us as confident young people, ready for their next stage of education. We are fortunate to be surrounded by a talented and hardworking group of staff, who are fully committed to enabling the children to become the very best they can be. They invest time and effort in getting to know the children and building strong and trusting relationships so that there is a deep sense of belonging to our school and community. We are fortunate to benefit from a large school site with two playgrounds, a large school field and woodland area, which all enhance the learning experiences. Having become an academy in 2015, we are now looking forward to the many benefits of being part the Hurst Education Trust (HET), which we joined in summer 2026. We would very much like to welcome you to Blackthorns for a tour and to find out a bit more about our school and community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hurst Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Blackthorns Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- em.saunders@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01444 454866
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy At Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, we believe in putting our pupils first. Their interests and questions shape our curriculum and help to create our stimulating school. Our role within the local and wider community is very important to us. We work closely with our parents and carers and have a highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. We all work together to deliver the very best education for our pupils. The academy has a published admissions number of 30 and capacity of 210 pupils.
Arranging a visit to Blackthorns Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email em.saunders@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk.
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