KS1/KS2 Year Leader & Class Teacher

Job introduction

Start date: 5 January 2026

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.

About the role

We wish to appoint an experienced teacher to inspire and lead a year group. The role will be based on one site but will involve working cooperatively with a year leader in the same year group on the other site.

In addition to being an ambitious, experienced and exemplary classroom practitioner, you will:

• Have recent and relevant experience of teaching and learning in KS1 and KS2
• Ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning and inclusion by both supporting and holding teachers to account
• Work closely with members of the Senior and Extended Leadership Team to ensure the school’s vision and aims are exemplified and that the School’s Key Priorities enhance the overall performance of the school whilst meeting the educational needs of the pupils
• Work cross site with the link year lead to ensure continuity of teaching, learning and assessment across the year group including data analysis
• Provide strong leadership to colleagues and participate positively in leading the school into the future

We will:

• Ensure you have the highest possible quality support and training to enable you to undertake your role to best effect and support you to further develop your career in teaching

We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.

Closing date: 2 October 2025

Interview date: 9 October 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email to sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website:

www.westhoveinfantschool.co.uk

www.hovejuniorschool.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.