Temporary Part Time Year 2 Teacher (January 2027 to July 2027)
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in Shelley Primary School.
At Shelley, we are a welcoming and inclusive primary school which strives to sit at the centre of the local community. We are incredibly proud of our pastoral team and the efforts that are made to ensure all children are given an opportunity to thrive at Shelley. The school works tirelessly to collaborate alongside families to ensure good attendance, wellbeing and engagement with learning. The importance of community is fundamental to our existence and we are proud of our engagement with the residents of Broadbridge Heath through various initiatives to support the village, such as helping at the local church café and care home on a fortnightly basis. Sports and the Creative Arts, above all, make Shelley stand out from the rest. We take part in every single locality sporting event, competition and tournament throughout the year; we are one of the only primary schools in the region with both a full choir and orchestra – a school where every child will learn to play an instrument and where every child will have an opportunity to perform in front of an audience each year throughout their time with us. We have a wide range of after school clubs and enrichment opportunities, which means there is something for everyone.
We are an OPAL school - every lunchtime, children have a range of outdoor activities and resources available to them to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and creativity; the life skills they will need for the future. Pupil voice is important. We are proud to have a Junior Leadership Team consisting of School Councilors, House Captains, Inclusion Ambassadors, Sports Ambassadors, Peer Mentors and OPAL Ambassadors. We believe in quality-first teaching and learning and our pedagogical model encompasses the most effective, evidence informed principles and strategies to ensure ALL children can access the curriculum. Teachers who join Shelley, benefit from being part of the Shelley family: we plan together in teams, we work collaboratively and we support each other. The children, the people and the opportunities here, all help you to develop as a teacher, flourish as a teacher and continually improve your practice. Staff care deeply about the children, and trusted relationships built upon mutual respect are formed with every individual child to develop that Shelley sense of belonging.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our school. Please do come and visit. Kim Sheik - Headteacher
SCHOOL VISION:
Through our rigorous and creative curriculum delivered in an inclusive environment where everyone is celebrated, pupils at Shelley develop an awareness of themselves and others, a desire to do and be better, and the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for them to flourish both personally and academically. The school is very well supported by a dedicated governing body, as well as members of FOSS (Friends of Shelley School), enabling us to set high expectations of our pupils and to provide them with the very best opportunities for learning.
SCHOOL AIMS:
Our school aims to enable children to become:
• Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve well
• Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
• Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society
SCHOOL VALUES: Here our clear vision - working together to become even better - unites staff, governors, families and children. All that we do is underpinned by our school's core values: Aspiration - Respect - Togetherness - the ART of Shelley Aspiration
We value the development of the skills, knowledge and attributes that will enable all to meet their goals and aspirations.
Respect We value the development of respect for ourselves, others and the wider world that will enable everyone to be included and their contribution recognised.
Togetherness We value the development of collaboration, co-operation and partnership between members of our community that will enable a sense of belonging and continual improvement for all.
LEARNING BEHAVIOURS (RIC FC)
Running through the centre of our pedagogical model are the following learning behaviours, essential for learning and for life:
• Resilience: we keep going, even when things are challenging and we learn from our mistakes
• Independence: we take responsibility for our own learning and strive to continually improve
• Curiosity: we ask questions, explore ideas and enjoy discovering new things
• Focus: we concentrate on our goals and always try our best
• Co-operation: we work well as a team, listen to each other and value everyone’s ideas
Job Advertisement:
Temporary Year 2 Teacher (Jan 27 - July 27) Part-Time (Mon-Weds)
Temporary Position
Start/End Date: January-July 2027
Location: Shelley Primary School, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex
Do you have experience teaching in Key Stage One?
Shelley Primary School is on the lookout for an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated year 2 class teacher to join our friendly and supportive team starting January 2027, on a temporary contract for the rest of this academic year.
About Us
Shelley Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive, two-form entry primary school located in the heart of the Broadbridge Heath community. We pride ourselves on our extensive facilities, well-resourced classrooms and a strong pastoral culture where children feel safe and supported. Our staff work collaboratively, fostering a positive environment for both pupils and teachers.
Who We’re Looking For?
We seek a teacher who is:
• Enthusiastic and committed to high standards
• Reflective with secure classroom practice
• Capable of building positive relationships with pupils and adults
• Resilient and solution-focused
• A team player, experienced in planning and resourcing across all subjects
What We Offer
• A supportive and highly experienced staff team
• Clear systems and routines to support workload and wellbeing
• Strong pastoral support for pupils and staff
• Engaged parents and a positive school community
• High quality CPD Safeguarding Shelley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Interested? Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.
For more information or to apply, contact us at:
Shelley Primary School, Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3LU 01403 265343
Safeguarding Statement
Shelley 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.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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 office@shelleyprimary.school
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Year 2 Shelley Teaching Recruitment Pack
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Responsibilities
Job Specification:
Temporary Year 2 Class Teacher (fixed term)
The Year 2 Class Teacher is responsible for delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences, ensuring all students achieve good progress from their starting points, while actively participating in the broader school community.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
• Design, plan and implement engaging lessons in line with the school’s curriculum
• Foster a positive, purposeful, and inclusive classroom atmosphere • Utilise assessments effectively to guide planning and support pupil progress
• Maintain high standards for behaviour, learning, and achievement Pupil Development
• Nurture pupils’ academic, social and emotional growth
• Encourage positive behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Support robust pastoral care and inclusive practices Professional Responsibilities
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, support staff and school leaders.
• Participate actively in professional development
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and carers
• Embody the school’s values of Aspiration, Respect and Togetherness Safeguarding
• Consistently safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Adhere to school policies and procedures, following Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
Qualifications
Person Specification:
Temporary Year 6 Class Teacher (fixed term)
Essential Criteria: Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree or equivalent qualification Teaching and Learning
• Strong understanding of effective primary classroom practices
• Capability to plan and resource lessons that cater to diverse learning needs
• Dedication to high standards for pupil achievement and behaviour Personal Qualities
• Positive, reflective and resilient attitude
• Strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding
• Ability to work effectively within a team Communication
• Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Communicates clearly and with professionalism
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in a KS1 primary classroom, including with the teaching of Phonics
• Interest in contributing to curriculum development or enrichment activities