Job Description

About Us

About Us

Birchwood Grove CP School is a thriving, vibrant, and caring primary school that always puts children first. As a two form entry school with a large field, KS1 and KS2 playgrounds, and an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach, we offer an exciting curriculum that nurtures and inspires our children.



We can offer you:


A school ethos where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to learn and grow as an individual Children who have an enthusiasm for learning. A friendly, supportive staff who work together to provide the best education for the children. A learning culture that encourages leadership at all levels. An excellent working environment in lovely premises. A commitment to CPD and career development. A school ethos where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to learn and grow as an individual An exciting curriculum that nurtures and inspires our children A thriving, vibrant, and caring school that always puts children first

Job Details

Salary: 31,650.00 - 43,607.00

Contract Type: Temporary September 2025

Working Pattern: Full time or 0.8 FTE

Location: Burgess Hill

Interviews: Friday 13th June 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:


A skilled classroom practitioner who has a passion for education and high expectations of all pupils. Able to engage and motivate pupils to do their best. Able to evidence good teaching that has secured good progress. Has the skills and aptitude to work in Early Years, KS1 or KS2. Able to develop a creative classroom environment which embraces thinking skills and the school's core values. Reflective and proactive, with a desire to improve their practice. A flexible, organised, highly motivated team player. Expected to contribute to all aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities.

Further Information

Birchwood Grove CPSchool 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).


We actively encourage visits to our school. Please contact Mrs Plimmer in the school office by emailing office@bwgschool.com or by telephone 01444 242209 to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful appointment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, medical and qualification checks.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00280.



Job Reference: SCHO00280