Job Description

About Us


St. Peter's is a welcoming, caring, two form entry Church of England Primary school set in the village of Henfield and we are looking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher for a Year 2 class.



We currently have 355 pupils on roll with 14 classes. St. Peter's is the only primary school in the immediate locality and draws children from Henfield and the surrounding areas. We are regarded as an important part of this vibrant village and value the close links we have with St. Peter's Church and the local community.


"I can do all things in Christ because He gives me strength" Phillipians 4:13



St. Peter's children learn through a text rich and stimulating learning environments which are tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. Our broad and balanced curriculum provides challenging learning opportunities which develop intellectual curiosity and personal skills. We value the arts and sport, and are proud to offer a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities.



The School's strong Christian character defines the ethos of the school and makes a significant contribution to the caring relationships in the school and to our children's wellbeing. Our Key Values are:

Resilient, Resourceful, Respectful and always aiming high

, which underpin everything we do at St. Peter's. We strive to ensure that our children leave St. Peter's as happy, confident, independent learners who are well prepared for the next stage in their education.


Job Details

Salary:

22,260.60 pro rata

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Pattern:

3-days a week, Wednesday to Friday

Location:

St. Peter's CE Primary school, Henfield

Interviews:

Friday 17th October 2025


Further Information


St. Peter's CE 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


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

office@stpetershenfield.org.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01273 492447

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01023.



LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - Teaching

CLOSING DATE

13 October 2025