About Us
Maidenbower Infant School & Nursery
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Key EYFS/Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our hard‑working, nurturing and highly supportive team at Maidenbower Infant School & Nursery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or someone early in their career who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the classroom and contributing to the continued development of our thriving school community.
At Maidenbower, you will join a school described by Ofsted (July 2025) as 'exceptionally nurturing, where pupils are well known by staff, who provide expert care for each of them and where behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision are all outstanding.' Our children are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn, and our staff team is committed, skilled and proud to work here.
Job Details
Salary: M1 to M6 (£32,916 - £45,352)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Location: Maidenbower, Crawley
Interviews: Wednesday 29th April 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Working at Maidenbower means being part of a school where:
* Outstanding practice is the norm. You will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in both EYFS and KS1, benefiting from excellent modelling, coaching and collaborative planning. Ofsted praised our effective training and the school's commitment to staff development, which has led to marked improvements in what is provided for pupils.
* Continuous provision is at the heart of our pedagogy. We strongly believe that children in both EYFS and KS1 learn best through purposeful, high-quality play. We are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for continuous provision and child-led exploration.
* Our environment is warm, welcoming and exceptionally caring. Ofsted highlighted our harmonious atmosphere and the way pupils feel safe and are confident staff will help them.
* SEND practice is exemplary. Our inclusive culture, high-quality adaptations and the expertise of our thriving, recently developed specialist provision mean all children are supported to learn and flourish.
* Our team is truly supportive. Staff morale is high and colleagues consistently report how much they enjoy working here, supported by a strong governing body and an actively engaged community.
About the Role
As a Class Teacher, you will:
* Create a stimulating, enriched and engaging learning environment.
* Foster children's curiosity through high-quality continuous provision and purposeful play-based learning.
* Deliver a well‑structured, ambitious curriculum that supports every child to succeed.
* Use assessment effectively to identify next steps and secure strong progress.
* Work closely with colleagues to continually refine and improve practice, contributing to our culture of ongoing professional learning.
The Successful Candidate Will:
* Have a genuine commitment to raising standards and ensuring all children thrive.
* Have high expectations of themselves and others.
* Be eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.
* Be creative, reflective and forward‑thinking.
* Have strong SEND understanding and a commitment to inclusive practice.
* Communicate effectively with pupils, families and colleagues.
We Offer:
* A warm, welcoming and exceptionally nurturing school environment.
* A strong and supportive mentor, especially for ECTs.
* Enthusiastic, happy and motivated children.
* Opportunities to learn from outstanding practice across the school.
* A committed, friendly and hardworking staff team.
* A governing body that provides robust support and strong strategic oversight.
Further Information
You are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit with the Headteacher. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on or email directly at .w-
Maidenbower Infant 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
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form 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).
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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us at .w-
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO01828.
LOCATION
Crawley area
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent
JOB TYPE
Education - Teaching
CLOSING DATE
22 April 2026