Job Description
Early Years Class Teacher maternity cover required from January 2027 for 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday).
0.8fte M1 – M6.
The role will be teaching our Early Years class of just 14 children.
Do you have enthusiasm, ambition and passion for learning? Are you someone keen to utilise the environment around you to enthuse your class (and can cope with the hearty smells of the countryside!)? We are building a unique curriculum grounded in our own special location and working closely with local experts to ensure we are offering a curriculum specific to us. Whilst we utilise the environment on our doorstep to enhance our learning opportunities, the curriculum is also informed by current research to ensure it has the most positive impact it can based on known evidence.
We are looking to appoint a committed and dedicated class teacher, who values each child as an individual and recognises the importance of teamwork. The successful applicant will be given opportunities to further their professional development in this small village school in the heart of the Sussex countryside. As the West Sussex Ambassador School for the South Downs National Park, an enthusiasm for the environment around us is important.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a classroom teacher who is outward looking and always keen to improve their practice
- Is committed to using the local environment to enrich learning
- Forms excellent relationships with children, parents and staff
- Is imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking
- Is innovative, and committed to school improvement
- Has high expectations of pupil achievement and will play a key role in raising standards
- Can inspire and motivate pupils
- Is sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos
We offer:
- Children with a thirst for learning
- Smaller than average class sizes
- A stunning location at the foot of the South Downs
- A supportive team of staff committed to celebrating the uniqueness of Bury CE Primary School
- A team keen to take risks and exploit opportunities to engage children in every learning opportunity
- Close links with South Downs National Park education team
Have a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BuryCEPrimary to get an idea of what our school is all about.
Bury CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please telephone Mrs Clark (Business Manager) on 01798 831502 to arrange an appointment.
Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 23rd November. Alongside the application form, please include a covering letter telling us how you would improve our outcomes at Early Years. 2 sides of A4 maximum.
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd November
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd December
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to sbm@bury.school
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Class Teacher Person Specification
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