Class Teacher

Job description

Paid weeks per year : 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Fixed term Maternity cover, 31 st December 2027

Start date : 4 th January 2027

About the Role

Full-time fixed term class teacher Maternity Cover (Teacher Main Scale 1-Upper Pay Scale 1)

Start date: 4th January 2027

We are looking for a full-time, fixed term teacher to join our dedicated and experienced team and lead a class of brilliant children in Year 6, to cover Maternity.

St. Andrew's is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, 'To inspire a love of learning and live 'life in all its fullness' ensuring that everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.' (John 10:10)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly- skilled teacher to join our fantastic team. As an excellent practitioner, you will share our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to develop their career.

Our school constantly thrives to achieve the best for all children and the following areas are of special interest to us as a school:

Designing a bespoke St. Andrew's curriculum to reflect our increasingly diverse community

• Personal and Spiritual Development
• Community Inclusion
• Maximising the impact of the environment on learning
• Nurture and Well-being - enabling children and staff to flourish

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven record of excellent teaching that has an impact on pupil progress
• Be highly motivated and creative
• Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive 'can do' attitude
• View teaching as a vocation and love their work
• Be a team player, with good interpersonal skills
• Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos
• Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children

In return we will give you:

• The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
• Freedom to innovate
• Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
• A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
• Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
• The latest technology in classrooms
• On-going professional development
• Excellent Teaching Assistants
• Excellent SEND support across the school
• An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city

We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher), please contact the school office.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone number: 01273 770082

Closing date : 12 noon Friday 11th September 2026

Interview date: Monday 14th September 2026

How to apply : Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: XXX

Telephone : (01273) 770082

Website : https://www.st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resumes.