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Teacher of Key Stage One or Two (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Key Stage One or Two (Maternity Cover)

Hurstpierpoint College

West Sussex

  • Expired
Salary:
Highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
10 May 2025

Job overview

Teacher of Key Stage One or Two (Maternity Cover)

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 or 2 Teacher to join our vibrant team from September 2025. If you are committed to cultivating a love of learning and nurturing the potential of every child, we want to hear from you!

This role is offered as a maternity cover opportunity, job share over 2-3 days a week will also be a considered.

The Role: 

As a Key Stage 1 or 2 Teacher, you will:

  • Be responsible for the quality of learning of each individual pupil within your classes.
  • Positively engage and encourage all pupils to realise their full potential.
  • Prepare, deliver, and evaluate high-quality lessons in accordance with the schemes of work as directed by the Head of Junior Prep.
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day teaching of all children in your class to ensure that every pupil makes excellent progress and achieves their personal best in all areas of learning.
  • Maintain a stimulating classroom environment for your pupils.
  • Have an active interest in changes and advances in teaching methods.
  • Attend parents' evenings and liaise with parents/carers as necessary.
  • Prepare regular written reports on the children.
  • Have confident knowledge of IT.


About You:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Experience teaching Key Stage 1 or 2.
  • A passion for education and a commitment to student success.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.


What We Offer:

  • A highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of The Teachers Pension Scheme.
  • A welcoming and supportive team.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
  • Free dining and refreshment facilities during term time.
  • Remission of fees in line with the School Fees Discount Policy.
  • Extensive professional development programmes, together with career opportunities across the College and Hurst Education Trust
  • Access to a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities as part of our Co-curricular programme


Hurst is one of Sussex’s most successful independent schools, the College comprises a Sixth Form, Senior School, Senior Prep and Junior Prep with 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the pupils in the Senior School are boarders (weekly or flexi).

Situated within a 140- acre campus, surrounded by beautiful countryside, our superb location is just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and Hove, whilst London train stations can be reached in under an hour.


Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service .

About Hurstpierpoint College

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+44 1273 833 636

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The College comprises a Sixth Form,  Senior School, Senior Prep and Junior  Prep with 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the  pupils in the Senior School are boarders  (weekly or flexi). Hurst is a significant  medium-sized enterprise in Mid Sussex  with around 480 employees and an  annual turnover of £35 million pa.  

What particularly strikes visitors to the  College is the vibrant dynamic of our  community. Situated within a 140- acre campus, surrounded by beautiful  countryside, Hurst lies on the border of the  South Downs National Park, close to the  village of Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex.  

This superb location is also just 20  minutes from the city and beaches of  Brighton and Hove, whilst London train  stations can be reached from Hassocks  or Haywards Heath in under an hour.  The central campus is thoughtfully  laid out and planned with zones for the  Academic, Co-Curricular and Pastoral  areas of school life. These all lie at  the centre of a superbly equipped  broader campus. 

Hurst has an excellent academic track  record and the vast majority of pupils  go on to Russell Group universities  including Oxford, Cambridge, the  various London Universities, as well as  large numbers to Exeter, Bristol and  Durham. 

Founded in 1849 by Nathanial Woodard,  Hurst is a Church of England College.  The Christian ethos underpins College  life but we are a diverse community; we  welcome those of other faiths, or no  faith, and pursue an inclusive approach  in all that we do. 

The College is a Co-Sponsor, together  with the Diocese of Chichester, of the  newly formed Hurst Education Trust,  a local Multi Academy Trust. The Trust  currently has four local primary schools,  although it is envisaged it will grow to  over time.

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