Year 2 Maternity Cover (Part-Time) - Crawley Down Village C of E School

Learning together, flourishing together: “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Crawley Down Village C of E School aspires to be a learning community where love and respect are at the heart of all we do. We aim to be a school that lives life in all its fullness; encouraging and supporting each other to be the best we can be.

We are part of the Hurst Education Trust (December 2024) who share our school values. They offer excellent professional development and support for staff and children. The trust comprises of fourteen primary schools within a 30 minute drive of Hurstpierpoint College. For more information on the trust, please see their website. https://www.hurst.education/

A welcoming atmosphere and a supportive working environment

Children who are happy, well-behaved and motivated

Children who enjoy learning and achieving

A values driven curriculum

Supportive parents and governors

Continuous professional development

The opportunity to work in a popular village school

A school judged by Ofsted as good (January 2024)

A school that is part of a supportive multi-academy trust (Hurst Education Trust)

A passion for children’s creative learning and a commitment to the achievement of high standards

Excellent subject knowledge within the primary curriculum

The ability to work well within a supportive staff team

Excellent organisational and communication skills

The ability to support the Christian ethos of the school

The school and trust follow guidelines on safer recruitment practice and the post is subject to pre-employment checks including DBS clearance, satisfactory references and health checks.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact:

Mrs Kerri Prior or Mrs Michelle Ward, Crawley Down Village C of E School, Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4XA

Telephone: (01342) 713292

Email: bursar@crawleydownschool.com

Closing date: 30 September 2026 (noon)

Interviews: 6 October 2026

To be successful at Crawley Down Village C of E School, you need:

Crawley Down Village C of E School, Hurst Education Trust, 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.