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Teaching Vacancies; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school

Stimulating environment

Enthusiastic pupils

Motivated colleagues

Job summary

Temporary Full Time Reception Teacher (Maternity Leave) in Burgess Hill is sought by Teaching Vacancies. The successful applicant will be an exemplary classroom teacher with strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm to progress, and a commitment to high standards of pupil achievement.

The school offers a welcoming environment and opportunities to visit the school by appointment. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Exemplary classroom teacher with strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and keen to progress in role.
• Creative, innovative and committed to school improvement.
• Sets high standards for pupil achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity and innovation

High standards

Job description

Temporary Full Time Reception Teacher (Maternity Leave)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is an exemplary classroom teacher with good interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic and keen to progress
• Is creative, innovative and committed to school improvement
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and will play a role in raising standards

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school where Everybody Matters
• A stimulating indoor and outdoor environment
• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.

Further details about the role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check is required for all successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and are welcome by arrangement. Please contact the school office to make an appointment to visit the school [phone].

Closing date is 9am Thursday 22nd October 2026

We hope to hold interviews week commencing 2nd November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.