Part time Temporary Class Teacher
Job Description
Part time 0.6fte temporary Class Teacher 1st January 2027 for two terms
Job summary
Salary
Teachers Main Scale
Location
Thomas A Becket Junior School, Worthing
Address
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR
Website
www.thomasabecketjunior.org.uk
office@thomasabecketjunior.org.uk
Telephone No.
01903 206127
Required From
1 January 2027
Contract
Temporary for 2 terms 1st January 2027-31st August 2027
Job advertisement
Post:Part time 0.6fte Class Teacher
Suitable for:Qualified teachers
Pay range:TMS 1-6
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, fun, quality first teacher to join our wonderful school community. If you are a strong team player and a positive thinker who inspires children to learn and believes every child can succeed then we are the school for you.
Qualities we are looking for in our teachers
An interest in and love of working with children of all ages but particularly 7-11 year olds
Passion and initiative, in delivering engaging learning opportunities for the children
That little bit extra in terms of making a difference for the children and contributing as a colleague
The ability to enable all children, as individuals, to thrive in your care
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, children and staff.
High expectations for all individuals.
The interest and ability to make good use of technology to enhance teaching and learning
Use assessment both informal and formal, to inform practice and develop quality learning experience
Ambitious not only for the children you work with but for your own professional development
We can offer:An outstanding, thriving, creative school at the heart of the community with happy, motivated children
An attractive, nurturing and stimulating environment
Excellent SEND support across the school
A collaborative team culture where all are valued
Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
A whole school passionate about learning for all with children at the heart
Welcoming and supportive colleagues, parents and governors
A strong commitment to professional development and work life balance
We are very proud of our school, a unique school – large in size but with an ethos where everyone is known and cared for. Our motto – ‘Together Achieving Better’ represents our aim for every member of the TAB community to be the ‘best they can be’ – the principle of everyone trying their best, together, sits at the heart of what we do every day.
At Thomas A Becket Junior School, we believe that it is vital that everyone is known and strong relationships developed. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team within our 6 form entry school and be supported in all aspects of life at TAB Junior. We welcome applications from teachers at the start of their career.
Thomas A Becket 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.
Thomas A Becket Junior School is an equal opportunities employer.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Tours of the school will be with Becky Linford the Headteacher or one of the school’s Assistant Headteachers (please contact the school to make an appointment)
Closing date: Tuesday 12:00 3rd November 2026
Interviews: Monday 19th November 2026
Further details and an application form are available from the school’s website www.thomasabecketjunior.org.uk. For more information, please contact the school on 01903 206127.
Safeguarding Statement
Thomas A Becket 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
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Please send completed applications to: office@thomasabecketjunior.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Class Teacher Person Specification
Pre Threshold Teacher Job Description
TABJ Part Time 0.6 fte Fixed Term Teacher Job Advert
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