Job Description

About Us

About Seymour Primary School


At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click Here .



To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.



We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.



We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Job Details

Salary

: MPS/UPS

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (until 31/08/2026)

Working Pattern:

Full time

Location

: Seymour Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex

Interviews

: 18/11/2025

What You Need to Succeed

(Y)Our Opportunity



We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. As the Class Teacher you will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative class teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning, ideally with experience of working with early years children.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Position until 31/08/2026 - Would suit Early Years SEN Specialist

This vacancy will close at midday on 7/11/2025

Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?



It's not necessarily the length of your experience as a class teacher that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.



The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:


A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment

Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging

Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust

Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

Further Information

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click Here .



To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org



Seymour 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 apply via the TKAT website here.



Please complete the application form via the TKAT Website 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).



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

01293 533 198

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Job Reference: SCHO01248