Teacher - Mat leave 1yr fixed Yr5

Lindfield Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2DX

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs a week - Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Mainscale/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Primary practitioner for maternity cover from January 2027 for 1 year. We are looking for a KS2 teacher who is hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to the development and success of children as people and as learners.

The right teacher for our school will:

• have high expectations for all children
• be an excellent practitioner- able to motivate children to achieve their full potential
• have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• be able to maintain and develop professional relationships with the whole school community

What the school offers its staff

At Lindfield you will be part of Hurst Education Trust and will:

• be welcomed by a fun, friendly and collaborative staff team
• work with children who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and proud of their school
• be supported by a motivational and committed Senior Leadership team who will support you in being the best practitioner you can be
• be part of a team who uses research to inform practice
• have opportunities to develop professionally.

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.

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 Lindfield Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lindfield Primary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01444 482524
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lindfield-primary-academy

​​​​​​​Lindfield Primary Academy At Lindfield Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on building relationships between staff and pupils that are caring and positive. Each child feels valued. Dedicated support staff ensure every child’s needs are met, and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is supported. Our on-site Forest School allows children to develop a connection with nature. The opportunity to explore builds children’s confidence, develops their self-esteem and enhances their emotional and social skills. The academy is a well-resourced setting where high expectations, good teaching and dedicated staff mean each pupil, as an individual, is both supported and challenged, whatever their ability. It has a published admissions number of 90 and a total capacity of 660 pupils.

Arranging a visit to Lindfield Primary Academy

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

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