Year 5 Teacher – Maternity Cover at a Supportive Trust

SAMpeople; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aurora Academies Trust support

Professional development

Career progression

Staff welfare and team culture

Job summary

City Academy Whitehawk is seeking a highly effective Year 5 teacher to cover maternity leave from 4 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The school is part of Aurora Academies Trust and has a strong track record including Outstanding judgments across the board.

You will join a supportive, collaborative team focused on pupil achievement, with extensive professional development and bespoke career progression opportunities for staff who demonstrate best practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Understanding of the National Curriculum is essential.
• Ability to engage in strong, meaningful child interactions to support early communication.
• Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan curriculum coverage with carefully sequenced sessions.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set SMART targets when writing ISPs.

Skills

National Curriculum knowledge

Child interactions

Relationships with parents

Oral and written communication

Curriculum planning

Planning & organisation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

SMART targets (ISPs)

Education

Further relevant professional studies

Tools

ICT in learning environment

Job description

City Academy Whitehawk is seeking a highly effective Year 5 teacher to cover maternity leave from 4 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The school is part of Aurora Academies Trust and has a strong track record including Outstanding judgments across the board.

You will join a supportive, collaborative team focused on pupil achievement, with extensive professional development and bespoke career progression opportunities for staff who demonstrate best practice.