Alternative Provision Class Teacher

Job introduction

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a charismatic, highly motivated and nurturing Rocket’s Class Teacher on a fixed term basis. This post is to lead and teach the students in our Rockets Class supported by the SENCO and wider Inclusion team.

About the role

We are looking for a special person who is:

• To join and further develop our nurturing and inclusive culture that strives for children to reach their full potential
• To plan and assess for children working inline with or pre key stage levels
• To plan for, resource and develop a positive, engaging learning environment
• To work with teachers and the SENCO to assess children’s learning
• To plan fun, creative, playful and engaging activities
• To be reflective and flexible
• To work within a team in partnership with the SENCo, class teachers and other colleagues to support the children in reaching their best outcomes
• To dynamically risk assess and manage children’s safety
• To believe in outdoor education and embrace our wonderful grounds and resources
• To follow our Empowerment Approach and School Values to enhance the children’s learning
• To have an understanding of strategies which support SEND learners, such as Just Right, Makaton, Visuals, structure and routine
• To establish positive relationships with parents and families

We can offer you:

• A supportive induction process
• Opportunities for you to develop your practice
• A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do
• A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team
• Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school
• A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment
• Wonderful school grounds, Forest School and access to the beautiful countryside for outdoor learning

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk .

Tours of the school: visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Tours will be held on Friday 10th October at 11am and 4pm. Please book a space on a tour at the above email.

Closing date: 9 AM 17 October 2025

Interview date: 21 October 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 303328

Website: www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.