Class Teacher

Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.

Job Details

Salary: TMS Grade 1-4, £32,916 - £39,556 p.a. pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term until August 2027

Working Pattern: 0.4 FTE

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Interviews: 11 June 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated class teacher, to join our friendly, caring and committed team. In particular, we are looking for someone who is already an excellent class teacher, and someone who is keen to learn from colleagues.

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will be an effective, creative teacher with KS2 experience, and able to inspire and motivate children to do their best. They will have a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.

Further Information

The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Primary School is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.

Downsbrook 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.

How to Apply

Applicants should clearly include their current expertise and previous experience making reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification within this pack. The application form can be downloaded from this advert along with a guide on how best complete it.

Applications should be sent to ***email_hidden***

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit either by email: [email protected] or phone 01903 230467.

Please also visit our website https://www.downsbrook.org/ for further information about our school and Schoolsworks Academy Trust.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02427.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

Job Reference: SCHO02427