At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a Year 6 class and inspire a love of learning.
- Company: St. Andrew’s CE Primary School, a positive and progressive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive staff, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to nurturing well-being and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Proven teaching experience and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 47472 £ per year.
Salary £32,916 to £47,472
Contractual hours 32.5
Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
Date posted: 16/07/2026
Job reference: REQ
Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: Fixed term Maternity cover, 31st December 2027
Start date: 4th January 2027
About the Role:
Full-time fixed term class teacher Maternity Cover (Teacher Main Scale 1-Upper Pay Scale 1). We are looking for a full‑time, fixed term teacher to join our dedicated and experienced team and lead a class of brilliant children in Year 6, to cover Maternity. St. Andrew’s is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, ‘To inspire a love of learning and live ‘life in all its fullness’ ensuring that everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.’ (John 10:10)
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly‑skilled teacher to join our fantastic team. As an excellent practitioner, you will share our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to develop their career.
Our school constantly thrives to achieve the best for all children and the following areas are of special interest to us as a school:
- Designing a bespoke St. Andrew’s curriculum to reflect our increasingly diverse community
- Personal and Spiritual Development
- Community Inclusion
- Maximising the impact of the environment on learning
- Nurture and Well‑being – enabling children and staff to flourish
The successful candidate will:
- Have a proven record of excellent teaching that has an impact on pupil progress
- Be highly motivated and creative
- Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- View teaching as a vocation and love their work
- Be a team player, with good interpersonal skills
- Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos
- Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents
- Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children
In return we will give you:
- The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
- Freedom to innovate
- Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
- A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
- Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
- The latest technology in classrooms
- On‑going professional development
- Excellent Teaching Assistants
- Excellent SEND support across the school
- An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city
Location: St Andrews CE Primary School, Monmouth Street, Hove, BN3 3YT
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 11th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 14th September 2026
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resumes.
Class Teacher in Hove employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove City Council is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Tarnerland Nursery School where you can make a meaningful impact on young children's lives. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees enjoy generous benefits and opportunities for growth in their early years careers. Join us in creating a safe and engaging learning space in the vibrant community of Brighton.
Contact Details:
Brighton & Hove City Council Recruitment Team
