Reception Year Group

Brighton & Hove City Council

Salary

£27,694 pro rata (£14.35 per hour)

Contractual hours

31.25

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

19/06/2026

Job reference

REQ0001127

Downs Infants is a warm, open and nurturing school, which has a deep commitment to a child-centred and unique infant education. We have a strong sense of community, which is inclusive of all, and teach our children to be kind and foster a love of learning.

Hours: 31.25 hours per week

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: 1 year contract

Start date: 1 September 2026

About the Role

We take a creative and innovative approach to education here, fostering an inquisitive and curious approach to the curriculum where we value the role of play for infant children. By providing evidence-based and deliberately planned environments alongside a carefully sequenced curriculum we are able to give children opportunities to deepen and apply their knowledge and ensure access to a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. A knowledge of both EYFS and Key Stage 1 is essential for this post because we use continuous provision alongside direct teaching throughout our school.

Further information can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail ***email_hidden***

Closing date: MIDDAY Monday 6th July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: ***email_hidden***

Telephone: (01273) 099854

Website: www.downsinf.brightonhove.sch.uk

Additional Information

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