Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1ab3c928-136f-402c-8da2-5aad684a5718 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational practitioner to join our Year 4 team for a fixed-term maternity cover. The successful candidate will be a positive, collaborative professional dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Contract Type:1-Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
• Start Date:Term 5 or 6
Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
• Proven Pedagogical Expertise: A track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Curriculum Knowledge: A secure and comprehensive understanding of the National Curriculum.
• High Expectations: A commitment to excellence for themselves, their colleagues, and their pupils.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work effectively in partnership with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Ethos Alignment: A willingness to support and enhance the Christian ethos of our school.
• Engagement: A passion for creating memorable, exciting, and inclusive learning experiences.
• Contribution: A desire to contribute to the wider school life and provide enrichment opportunities for all.
What the school offers its staff
What We Can Offer You:
• Pupils who are genuinely keen to learn and proud of their school.
• A vibrant, enthusiastic, and supportive working environment.
• A professional team committed to mutual support and wellbeing.
Further details about the role
Application Details
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our website atwww.crossinhandschool.comto learn more about our vision and values.
We recommend that allcandidatesarrange an informal visit, please contact the school office at 01435 862941.
• Closing Date:Thursday, 5th March at 5:30 pm
• Interviews:To be held the following week
Cross in Hand CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational practitioner to join our Year 4 team for a fixed-term maternity cover. The successful candidate will be a positive, collaborative professional dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Contract Type:1-Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
• Start Date:Term 5 or 6
Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
• Proven Pedagogical Expertise: A track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Curriculum Knowledge: A secure and comprehensive understanding of the National Curriculum.
• High Expectations: A commitment to excellence for themselves, their colleagues, and their pupils.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work effectively in partnership with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Ethos Alignment: A willingness to support and enhance the Christian ethos of our school.
• Engagement: A passion for creating memorable, exciting, and inclusive learning experiences.
• Contribution: A desire to contribute to the wider school life and provide enrichment opportunities for all.
What the school offers its staff
What We Can Offer You:
• Pupils who are genuinely keen to learn and proud of their school.
• A vibrant, enthusiastic, and supportive working environment.
• A professional team committed to mutual support and wellbeing.
Further details about the role
Application Details
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our website atwww.crossinhandschool.comto learn more about our vision and values.
We recommend that allcandidatesarrange an informal visit, please contact the school office at 01435 862941.
• Closing Date:Thursday, 5th March at 5:30 pm
• Interviews:To be held the following week
Cross in Hand CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.