Primary Class Teacher - maternity cover

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an inspiring Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching to KS1 pupils, fostering a nurturing and motivating environment. The academy prides itself on its engaging curriculum and strong community collaboration. With a commitment to employee well-being and personal development, this position offers a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards teaching.
• Ability to maintain high standards of learning and pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to KS1 pupils.
• Nurture, inspire, and motivate children.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Contract: Maternity cover for up to a year

Fringe allowance £706 per annum

Do you thrive on seeing your pupils excel?

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team here at The Desmond Anderson Primary Academy. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to deliver high quality teaching to KS1 pupils, to nurture, inspire and motivate our children. You will have a sound understanding of the breadth of content covered across primary subjects combined with effective teaching, organisational and communication skills.

We require someone who:

• is capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress
• is punctual and reliable
• has the desire to encourage every child to succeed

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

Desmond Anderson Academy takes pride in its engaging curriculum, carefully crafted to cater to the needs of every child, instilling a genuine love for learning. Our approach emphasises close collaboration within our community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure each child's success.

Catering to children from Reception to Year 6, our academy is enriched by the presence of a Special Support Centre and a Nursery, offering comprehensive support and opportunities for all ages. At Desmond Anderson, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.

We are an expanding school, which now has a published admissions number of 60 and will have a total capacity of 430 pupils.

Visit us: Home - Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 22 May 2025
Interview date: 5 June 2025
Proposed start date: 1 September 2025

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