Job Description

Year 3 Prep School Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Required for February 2026

Cumnor House Sussex is one of the country's leading independent Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery schools. We are a traditional but forward-thinking family school, with an ethos built on Christian values, creating a safe and unhurried childhood for active and ambitious children. The School provides every aspect of a broad and excellent education, including sport, music and drama, within beautiful country surroundings. Our motto of Aim High, Be Kind, and Dare to be Different is lived enthusiastically every day and in every area of the school.

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join us in the Spring Term 2026 on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a school with a longstanding reputation for academic excellence. Cumnor House students consistently secure places at top Senior Schools in the South East and beyond, with many earning academic and extracurricular scholarships. Our school is celebrated for its warm community, broad educational offerings, and supportive culture.

We are looking for a teacher who can bring expertise, confidence, and enthusiasm to our Year 3 department, and who will make a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom during this temporary period.

Responsibilities:

Teachers at Cumnor House Sussex are expected to deliver high-quality lessons that foster measurable progress in pupils' knowledge, skills, and understanding. By nurturing enthusiasm and unlocking each child's unique potential, our teachers help pupils achieve their best. Our staff also prioritise the wellbeing and emotional development of each child, creating a balanced, supportive environment. With regular, clear communication, our teachers keep parents fully informed of their child's progress and achievements.

All members of the Cumnor House team embody our values of excellence, kindness, resilience, innovation, courage, and creativity, helping our pupils to become confident and motivated learners.

Responsibilities Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status

with evidence of continued professional development.

Proven success

as a Year 3 teacher at KS2, with experience contributing to broader school activities.

Engagement with current teaching advancements

and an interest in innovative educational approaches.

Understanding of diverse learning needs

, with adaptability to support pupils across varying abilities and achievement levels.

Confident use of IT in teaching

, with a proactive approach to integrating educational technology.

Strong skills in planning, evaluating, and assessing

using data to inform teaching strategies.

A collaborative, positive, and enthusiastic approach

to engaging with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Commitment to the ethos of Cumnor House Sussex

and a passion for the broad experiences a boarding Prep school provides.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, based on experience. Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance. Free on-site parking. Complimentary meals and refreshments during term time. Free access to the indoor swimming pool at designated times. Occupational sick pay scheme.

Hours

40 hours per week

Application Process and Safeguarding

For more information about Cumnor House Sussex or this role, 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. Please note that applications will be considered as they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time.

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