Maynards Green Community Primary School Vacancies

Start Date: 1st January 2026 (or later for the right candidate)

Full time position with the potential for part-time (0.8 FTE).

Maynards Green are proud to have maintained judgements in all areas of Ofsted 2025, including  Outstanding in Personal Development and Early Years.

‘Pupils behave exceptionally well, they are respectful and kind, playtimes are joyful and active, pupils relish playing with one another’ Ofsted - May 2025

Situated between Horam and Heathfield, Maynards Green is a thriving community primary school. This is an exciting chance to make a real difference in a supportive school environment. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to creating a stimulating and nurturing learning atmosphere for young children at Maynards Green Community Primary School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide active learning opportunities with aspects of continuous provision 

• Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.

• Keen to develop their own practice

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Wants to join an ambitious, forward thinking school who look after and trust their staff to take risks and be the best that they can be

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has recent experience of working in Key Stage 1 or EYFS 

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies for young children.

• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly invited to apply. We offer a supportive environment for those starting their teaching journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the success of Maynards Green Community Primary School. If you are an inspiring educator with a passion for KS1, we would love to hear from you.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

 To Apply:

As part of the application process, candidates should contact the school directly.

Please contact office@maynardsgreen.org or call 01435 812622 to arrange a tour with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 7pm

Interviews held: Wednesday 26th November