Vacancy

Class Teacher EYFS/KS1 (Maternity Cover)

Job summary

SalaryTeacher Mainscale 1-6
LocationCastlewood Primary School
AddressCastlewood Primary School
Websitewww.castlewood.w-sussex.sch.uk
Emailbursar@castlewoodprimary.co.uk
Telephone No01403734822
Required From3/9/2025
ContractTemporary, Full-time, Part-time, Term-time

Job advertisement

Advert for the post of Maternity Cover Class Teacher (TMS 1- 6)
EYFS/KS1, Part/Full time (flexibility for the right candidate)

Castlewood Primary School (200+ on roll) is a one-form entry school situated in the sought-after village of Southwater, just outside Horsham. We are a ‘good’ (Ofsted 2023), successful, forward-looking school with high expectations, seeking to find the right person who is hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to becoming part of our team. Our vision is to ensure that our pupils are ‘World-ready’ and we work hard to make sure our pupils get the best possible experience during their time with us - as well as having a healthy dose of fun along the way!

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide an excellent learning environment that focuses on making progress for each and every child from their starting point,
• Engage and motivate children to do their best using a range of strategies and stimuli,
• Strive to attain high standards for each and every child,
• Use assessment, both formal and informal, to inform practice and develop a greater quality of teaching and learning,
• Ensure that Maths and English skills are practised and applied across the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom,
• Work as part of a team and inspire those around you,
• Work successfully with parents and our whole school community.

We can offer you:

• A school with a caring ethos where each and every child matters,
• A welcoming, highly-experienced and supportive staff team,
• Enthusiastic and friendly children,
• Support with planning as part of a phase team,
• Excellent resources and learning environments.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01403 734822 or office@castlewoodprimary.co.uk to arrange an appointment. You can also get a flavour of life at Castlewood by looking at our website: https://www.castlewood.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Castlewood 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.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If you feel that this is the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 8th May 2025

If you have not been contacted by the interview date, then please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Posted Date:28 March 2025
Closing Date:1 May 2025
Interview Date:8th May 2025

Further information

Application Form - Teaching.docx
Job Description and Personal Spec - March 2025.pdf
Maternity Class teacher Candidate Pack March 2025.pdf
Teacher - March 2025 - Advert.pdf

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