KS1 Class Teacher (Part time)

Milton Mount Primary School in Pound Hill, Crawley is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Class Teacher (working in Year 1) to join our team of dedicated and inclusive professionals on a maternity cover contract; commencing on Monday 24 February 2025 to the end of the academic year. This is a part time role working 2 days per week - Monday and Tuesday.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who can demonstrate an ability to support our children to be the best that they can be, who have a passion for education, and from applicants with the drive and commitment to deliver outstanding learning. 

The successful candidate will: 

• enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice; 
• be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour; 
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards; 
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and 
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school. 

In return we can offer you: 

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust; 
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust; 
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives; 
• access to an employee staff shop offering a selection of staff discounts, including retail, food and beverages; 
• membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution; and 
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged. 

Milton Mount Primary School is a community school providing outstanding learning opportunities for all our children and has been part of the Greensand Multi Academy Trust since 2020, with a shared vision and commitment to enrich the lives of every child in our Trust by enabling a culture of collaboration, support and challenge between our schools. We aim to ensure that every child is successful by making learning the focus of our work and putting the needs of our children at the heart of every decision we make.

Further information about the school can be found on the Milton Mount school website. Candidates are also warmly invited to contact Tom Little, Headteacher at Milton Mount to discuss the role in more depth. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 6 January 2025 at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt. CV based applications will not be accepted. 

Safeguarding Statement 

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check in accordance with the updated KCSIE statutory guidance. 

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.