Temporary Class Teacher

Southwater Junior Academy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS1 - MPS6 dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Professional Duties:

• To plan, prepare and teach the school curriculum, in line with any statutory requirements and the academy schemes of work, ensuring teaching of the highest standard.
• To create a stimulating, organised, interactive and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential.
• To engage in collaborative learning as part of the academy’s approach to strategic improvement in order to maintain and develop a teaching and learning environment of the highest standard.
• To work co-operatively as part of a year team, including planning work for support staff.
• To monitor and assess pupils’ work, using these assessments to inform planning and set targets that promote continuity and progression.
• To ensure the individual needs of the pupils are met through adapted work, allowing for the highest standards to be achieved by all.
• To work in partnership with parents and all other members of staff, to promote the wellbeing and educational progress of each pupil.
• To follow academy policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
• To maintain good order and discipline within the class, in line with the behaviour policy.
• To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required.
• To actively take part in an extra-curricular club each term.
• To actively extend own professional learning via collaborative study, attendance at INSET and reading to keep abreast of new developments.
• To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum.
• To follow guidance and support from members of the Senior Leadership Team in relation to utilising opportunities for further career development

• To be involved in the development of an area of school priority

The successful applicant will:

• Be a good or outstanding and inclusive classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all children to achieve success
• Have the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Be well-organised, enthusiastic & flexible
• Have strong subject knowledge of the National Curriculum

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to enhance the education of our children
• Strong, collegiate leadership and a caring, supportive and enthusiastic staff team
• High quality professional development
• A well-resourced school with excellent ICT, sporting, music and FL provision

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

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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JD Temporary Class Teachers Feb 2026.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Southwater Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southwater Junior Academy website
• Email address: jobs@southwaterja.co.uk
• Phone number: 01403730475
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southwater-junior-academy

Arranging a visit to Southwater Junior Academy

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

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