Primary School Maternity Cover Teacher

Location: Burgess Hill

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Main pay scale

Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher ready to make a difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Primary Teacher to join a dynamic primary school team in West Sussex starting September 2025. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about inspiring young minds, we want to hear from you!

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons, following the school's curriculum.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress.
• Set high expectations and support pupils to achieve their best.
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and disciplined learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding practices to ensure pupil welfare.

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), degree.
• Skills: Strong understanding of the National Curriculum, excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Personal: High expectations, commitment to professional development, and teamwork.

All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If this isn't quite the role for you, please do still get in touch as we are always looking for local teachers and teaching support staff. We would love to speak with you!

Why apply through NextGen?

• You will have a varied and exciting workload each week, gaining great exposure to different areas and schools.
• We work around your schedule, if you give us your availability we will work to the days that you can work so you can keep on top of your work life balance.
• A supportive team including a team of consultants with over 27 years experience within recruitment and a dedicated compliance team to support you through the process.
• A honest and approachable consultant who will give you advice on the process, the market and whether we would be able to support you in your search.
• Access to The National College to up-skill before you start in your new role
• A tailored job search - we will do a pro-active search for you focusing on your desired type of work (perm, temp, supply) as well as the locations and any other factors.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.