Class Teacher (EYFS, KS1)

Package Description

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 in the first instance

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Hours: Part/Full time (potential flexibility for the right candidate)

Annual Salary: Teachers Main Scale/UPS

Closing Date: 8am on Monday 28th April 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025

We encourage early applicants and reserve the right to shortlist and interview early if the right applicant presents.

The Bilingual Primary School offers a unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will have the advantage of working as part of a friendly, motivated team with engaged pupils during an exciting phase of the school’s development. We are a unique school with an inclusive vision to provide quality bilingual education for all children. We work with partners and advisers from the UK and overseas, providing ongoing development opportunities for our staff.

Whilst there is no specific level of Spanish language competency required of candidates, we are looking for great teachers who will enthusiastically engage with Spanish language learning and willingness to use what they have learned in the classroom with their pupils from day one. All our class teachers teach some lessons in Spanish with training and support provided based on their individual needs. 

The teacher appointed will have the opportunity to make a difference and to gain experience of innovating, creating and leading within an environment of professional autonomy and trust. This role will suit teachers at the early stage of their careers as well as those with more experience. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have Spanish language competencies and experience of teaching the English National Curriculum.

Overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

Job Introduction

We are looking for excellent teachers who love teaching and:

● Have excellent subject knowledge across the curriculum allowing them to provide exciting contexts through which children can learn and deepen their understanding;

● Create an ethos of eagerness in their class ensuring children love learning, are motivated, confident and constantly prepared to reflect and improve;

● Know their class well and are exceptionally skilled at planning and adapting their teaching to meet the needs of every child;

● Who aspire to promote our core values and vision

● Are continually looking for opportunities to develop their own practice including working within a bilingual curriculum;

● Form positive, proactive partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers with a strong focus on developing effective strategies for communication.

We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment. The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Apply now

Please note that we only accept electronic applications and do not accept CVs. Please send your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk

Please call 01273 916212 or visit www.bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk for more information.

Closing date: 8 AM 28 April 2025

For further information, see the Person Specification below.

Additional Information

Company Information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.