Position: Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: Brighton & Hove City Council – Children & Young People’s Services
Location: Schools across Brighton & Hove (specific placement based on need)
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (expected duration: 6–12 months)
Hours: Full-time (32.5 hours/week – term time)

🌟 About the Role

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Primary Teacher to provide maternity cover during an exciting period of school development. As part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team, you’ll maintain continuity of learning and help create a positive classroom environment for children aged 5–11.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum across core subjects.

• Create and foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every pupil feels valued and supported.

• Carry out formative and summative assessments; use results to inform adaptive teaching and learning activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-phase planning, moderation, and enrichment programmes.

• Maintain classroom management and pupil welfare through clear routines and positive reinforcement.

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers regarding student progress, both informally and in writing.

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and meet with parents/carers as part of interim responsibilities.

• Actively promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout your classroom practice.

✅ Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.

• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils in KS1 and/or KS2.

• Good understanding of the National Curriculum and effective use of assessment for learning.

• Strong classroom management and behaviour support strategies.

• Effective communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Commitment to inclusion and meeting a range of learners’ needs.

• Ability to work flexibly and maintain consistent teaching quality over the maternity-cover period.

🎓 Desirable Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience supporting children with SEND or EAL.

• Familiarity with Brighton & Hove local educational priorities or initiatives (e.g. Oracy, Inquiry Learning).

• Skills in pastoral care, restorative practice, or pupil wellbeing support.

• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities or whole-school events.

🌈 What We Offer

• Support through the Brighton & Hove Teacher Supply Bank—with access to CPD and peer networks.

• Participation in ongoing professional development and access to council-wide training.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• Mentoring support during the assignment and beyond.

• Inclusive school environment with a strong ethos of collaboration and wellbeing.

📌 How to Apply

1. Visit the Brighton & Hove City Council jobs portal: brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs

2. Complete the online application, upload your CV and a supporting statement (max. two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.

🌍 Equality & Inclusion

Brighton & Hove Council is committed to equity and welcomes applications from teachers of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process—please inform us of any needs.