Job Description

Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Required for January 2026

Cumnor House Sussex is one of the UK's leading independent Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery schools. We are a traditional yet forward-thinking family school rooted in Christian values, offering a safe and unhurried childhood to ambitious, active learners. Set within beautiful country surroundings, we deliver a broad and excellent education in an environment where children are encouraged to Aim High, Be Kind, and Dare to be Different.

We are seeking a talented and engaging Year 2 Teacher to join our warm and dynamic Pre-Prep School team to cover a maternity leave. You will play a key role in the lives of our Year 2, teaching an all-round curriculum while supporting their wellbeing as a Form Taker. You'll be part of a collaborative, big-hearted school community that values innovation, empathy, and high-quality teaching.

Desirable Personal Qualities and Experience:

Outstanding teaching skills, with the ability to inspire, encourage and nurture the children in your care; Confidence in communicating with parents, colleagues and children; this includes excellent writing skills and a calm, courteous and approachable manner at all times; Skill in planning interesting and enjoyable lessons, and in managing a wide variety of abilities; A professional appearance and warm, caring manner; Secure knowledge and experience of using ICT including information systems (iSAMS preferred), spreadsheets, all MS Office applications and other essential tools for teaching and lesson planning; Creative approaches to teaching and learning; Ability to work on own initiative, with full regard to the ethos of the School and the Curriculum; Excellent collaboration skills, flexibility, good humour and empathy; Early Career Teacher seeking Induction, or Qualified Teacher Status including Induction Commitment to participating fully in the life of a busy Prep School, including Parents' Evenings, INSET, planning meetings and report writing.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, during term time. Expected to be on site from 7.45 am until 4pm. Occasional attendance at school events (e.g. Parents' Evenings, INSET, or planning meetings), with advance notice.

Remuneration and Benefits

Competitive Salary Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance Free on-site parking Complimentary dining and refreshments available all day during term time Free use of indoor swimming pool at specified times Occupational sick pay scheme Employee Assistance Programme

Application Process and Safeguarding

For more information about the role or our School, please visit our website:

https://cumnor.co.uk/our-school/work-with-us/

or call Karen German, Head of HR, on

01825 790347

for a confidential conversation.

To apply, please send your application form (which can be found on the web-page linked above) with a covering letter to

hr@cumnor.co.uk

The closing date is

Monday 22nd September 2025.

Interviews of selected applicants will be held as soon as they can be arranged, and can involve a visit to the School.Applications will be considered as they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment in advance of the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

CHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. A successful application will be dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks and screening, including references. All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding & Child Protection policies, which are available on our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 31,930.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person