Class Teacher & Year Leader

Package Description

Paid weeks per year: 52

Permanent

Start date: 1^st September 2025

Balfour Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, part of the Thrive Together School Alliance (TTSA), a small and exciting collaborative group of city-wide primary schools, a secondary school, and a specialist provision school. Located on the Surrenden Campus our extensive shared grounds include a Nature School for all children. We are a large, full and oversubscribed school, reflecting our strong reputation within the community.

The children and staff are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join us on a permanent basis leading a year group of three or four classes.

Job Introduction

Balfour Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, part of the Thrive Together School Alliance (TTSA), a small and exciting collaborative group of city-wide primary schools, a secondary school, and a specialist provision school. Located on the Surrenden Campus our extensive shared grounds include a Nature School for all children. We are a large, full and oversubscribed school, reflecting our strong reputation within the community.

The children and staff are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join us on a permanent basis leading a year group of three or four classes.

As a Class Teacher and Year Leader, you will:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Lead and manage a year group, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement the curriculum.
• Monitor and support the progress and development of children.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide a point of contact for your team and our families

We require:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience in teaching and leadership roles.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• A passion for education and a desire to make a difference in children's lives.

Our Community: At Balfour Primary School, we emphasise the importance of belonging within our school and the wider community. Our dedicated and outward-looking staff team works tirelessly to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Visits: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher via the school office at office@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

How to Apply: Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, by the closing date of Monday, 28th April. Applications should be sent to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk.

Closing date:  9am on Monday 28th April

Interview date: week beginning 5th May

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

Balfour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new member to our dedicated team at Balfour Primary School.

Additional Information

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

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

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.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.