Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Brighton seeks a passionate and dedicated teacher to cover maternity leave on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage young children, build positive relationships, and maintain high expectations for all students. The role offers a supportive environment with dedicated staff and an emphasis on outdoor learning. The position is part-time, requiring approximately 19.44 hours each week, and it's essential to contribute positively beyond the classroom.

Benefits

Supportive induction process

Access to outdoor learning spaces

Dedicated and caring staff team

Qualifications

• Must be an inspiring teacher who engages and inspires young minds.
• Recognize the importance of establishing relationships with every child.
• High expectations for every child, including those with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and inspire young children inside and outside the classroom.
• Embrace continuous improvement and seek to enhance teaching practices.
• Lead extracurricular clubs, contributing to school life beyond the classroom.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Positive relationship building

Quality First teaching strategies

Nurturing philosophy

Team player

Job description

• Contract Fixed Term
• Closing Date Apply by 16 January 2026

Location

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 19.44 hours per week
• Closing date 16 January 2026

Job category

• Job category Teaching & Leadership

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint an inspiring, highly motivated and child centred teacher on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.

Paid weeks per year: 52

Fixed term:20 Feb 2027 (or earlier depending on maternity return date)to cover maternity leave

Start date: Monday 23 February 2026 or as soon after the successful candidate is able to start

About the role

You will:

• Be an inspirational teacher who loves to engage and inspire young minds inside the classroom and out
• Recognise the importance of establishing positive relationships with every child in your class
• Possess high expectations for every child in your class, including those with additional needs
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement, always seeking to improve as a practitioner
• Have the ability to challenge all children in the class using the full spectrum of Quality First teaching strategies and utilise the power of outdoor learning
• Acknowledge every child for the individual they are and be able to teach them accordingly
• Have a nurturing philosophy at the heart of your practice
• Be a team player
• Wish to contribute to the school beyond the classroom and offer to lead a club

We can offer you:

• A supportive induction process
• Wonderful children who are proud and respectful of their school
• A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do
• A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team
• A lively, vibrant and fast paced environment
• Wonderful school grounds, an exceptional Forest School and access to vast green spaces for outdoor learning

Tours of the school: visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Tours will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 9:30am, Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 16:30pm. Please book a space on a tour at the above email.

Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 21st January 2026, times TBC

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.