Job Description

Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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Posted on 18 July 2025
Salary 31,650 - 49,084 Contract Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 9 October 2025

Location

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Portslade






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45366
Positions available 1
Working hours 32.5
Closing date 9 October 2025
Job category Teaching & Leadership
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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St Mary's is a happy, successful and inclusive Catholic school. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and committed Year 1 teacher to join our team from November 2025. All are welcome to apply.


We are looking for someone who will be:

Committed to creating a stimulating learning environment Inspirational in the classroom Full of enthusiasm Supportive of our Catholic ethos


The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent practitioner, with a real commitment to raising achievement and standards Ideally have Key Stage 1 experience Have high expectations and have the ability to plan an inspiring, creative curriculum that ensures all children make good or better progress


We can offer you:

a school that is striving for excellence excellent opportunities for professional development polite and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn a warm and friendly working environment

Paid weeks per year

: 52

Fixed term:

Until 31 August 2026 - to cover maternity leave

Start date

: To be confirmed

About the role

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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For more information, to arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact the Office on 01273 418416 or email office@stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date

: 9 October 2025

Interview date:

15 October 2025

How to apply

: Applications must be made on CES (Catholic Education Service) Application forms. Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: office@stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone

: 01273 418416

Website

: https://www.stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

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Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or

Catholic Education Website


Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


St Mary's Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.