Temporary Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Southwater Junior Academy; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Brighton is seeking a Temporary Class Teacher for full-time maternity cover starting 23rd February 2026. The successful applicant will plan and prepare the curriculum, monitor pupil assessment, and collaborate with staff. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, this role requires strong classroom management skills and a passion for education. Interested candidates should apply by 5pm on 5th January 2026 to [e-mail].

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Good or outstanding inclusive classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children.
• Well-organized, enthusiastic, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach the school curriculum.
• Create an interactive learning environment.
• Monitor and assess pupils’ work.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Subject knowledge of the National Curriculum

Organizational skills

Job description

Post: Temporary Class Teacher

Commencing 23rd February 2026, ceasing no later than 31st August 2026

Full time maternity cover Class Teacher

Payscale: MPS

Responsible to: Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers and Year Leader

Professional Duties

• To plan, prepare and teach the school curriculum, in line with any statutory requirements and the academy schemes of work, ensuring teaching of the highest standard.
• To create a stimulating, organised, interactive and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential.
• To engage in collaborative learning as part of the academy’s approach to strategic improvement in order to maintain and develop a teaching and learning environment of the highest standard.
• To work co-operatively as part of a year team, including planning work for support staff.
• To monitor and assess pupils’ work, using these assessments to inform planning and set targets that promote continuity and progression.
• To ensure the individual needs of the pupils are met through adapted work, allowing for the highest standards to be achieved by all.
• To work in partnership with parents and all other members of staff, to promote the wellbeing and educational progress of each pupil.
• To follow academy policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
• To maintain good order and discipline within the class, in line with the behaviour policy.
• To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required.
• To actively take part in an extra‑curricular club each term.
• To actively extend own professional learning via collaborative study, attendance at INSET and reading to keep abreast of new developments.
• To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum.
• To be involved in the development of an area of school priority.
• To follow guidance and support from members of the Senior Leadership Team in relation to utilising opportunities for further career development.

The successful applicant will

• Be a good or outstanding and inclusive classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all children to achieve success
• Have the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Be well‑organised, enthusiastic & flexible
• Have strong subject knowledge of the National Curriculum

In return we can offer

• The opportunity to enhance the education of our children
• Strong, collegiate leadership and a caring, supportive and enthusiastic staff team
• High quality professional development
• A well‑resourced school with excellent ICT, sporting, music and FL provision

An application pack can be downloaded from the Southwater Junior Academy website. Completed application forms should be returned to [e-mail].

Closing date; 5pm, Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews; Commencing 7th January 2026

Start date; 23rd February 2026