Temporary Full Time Reception Teacher (Maternity Leave)

The Gattons Infant School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SL

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M2 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an exemplary classroom teacher with good interpersonal skills

• Is enthusiastic and keen to progress

• Is creative, innovative and committed to school improvement

• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and will play a role in raising standards

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school where Everybody Matters
• A stimulating indoor and outdoor environment
• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check is required for all successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and are welcome by arrangement. Please contact the school office to make an appointment to visit the school (01444) 235071.

Application forms and further information attached to this advert. Please email applications to head@thegattons.co.uk.

Closing date is 9am Thursday 22nd October 2026

We hope to hold interviews week commencing 2nd November 2026

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form - Teaching.docx - 84.1 KB (opens in new tab)

Classteacher Information Letter vSept 2026.docx - 1.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Gattons Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Gattons Infant School website
• Email address: head@thegattons.co.uk
• Phone number: 01444 235071
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gattons-infant-school

Arranging a visit to The Gattons Infant School

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

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