About Us
The school has a long history in the village, beginning 180 years ago. In the 1950s a new school was opened on our current site, with the infants being separated out in the 1970s.
In recent years the school has grown to meet the needs of the local community, growing from a 2-form to a 3-form junior school. We now have 12 classes across the school, with around 350 pupils in total. The school has a good reputation among parents and the village community, and our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 confirmed that East Preston Juniors is a welcoming and inclusive school, where staff feel valued.
Job Details
Salary: TMS Grade 1-6, £32,916 - £45,352 p.a. pro rata
Contract Type: Fixed Term until Easter 2027
Working Pattern: Full Time
Location: East Preston, West Sussex
Interviews: w/b Monday 8th June 2026
This role is to provide cover during maternity absence, and is a fixed-term contract for 2 terms in the first instance.
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join us at East Preston Junior School, on a fixed-term basis for two terms in the first instance. The successful candidate will join a team of 3 classes, and will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver a high quality curriculum for a Key Stage 2 class.
We're looking for candidates who want to focus their energies on developing excellent classroom teaching, creating a high-quality curriculum and providing great experiences for our children, rather than ticking boxes and completing paperwork.
Further Information
East Preston Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health and enhanced DBS checks. East Preston Junior School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all staff.
East Preston Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school and meet with the headteacher to discuss the role.
Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at or .
Full details of the application process are in the applicant information pack; completed applications should be submitted by email to
The reference number for this role is SCHO02370.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the "Apply online" button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
