We are currently seeking a full time class teacher for a January 2026 start.
Please see our advert below and our job description and person specification document for more information.
You can apply online on the west sussex teaching vacancies website, or by sending a completed application form to hr@tufnell.org.
Class Teacher – Full Time and Permanent
M1 to M6 (£32,916 - £45,352)
Bishop Tufnell is on a journey to excellence, and we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inclusive teacher to join us on this journey
We are looking for someone who:
- values children as individuals and looks for the best in every child every day.
- can make learning fun and engaging, fostering our belief that everyone can succeed.
- is optimistic and has a ‘can do’ attitude in all aspects of school life.
- has a commitment to high standards and is well organised.
- believes that you can really make a difference to children’s lives
- is reflective, always seeking to develop their practice
- is willing to contribute to the development and wider life of our school
- will work collaboratively to see our children flourish
We can offer:
- a welcoming, friendly team who are committed to nurturing every child
- a commitment to inclusion and collaboration
- a commitment to training, policies and approaches that are grounded in latest research and best practice
- a school where we seek to find a ‘creative yes’, rather than a ‘no’ to ideas, requests and innovation
- an exciting opportunity to join a school on a journey to excellence, with a new Headteacher since September 2025
- a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, making decisions through the lens of what is ‘manageable and meaningful’.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. However, in light of the shorter application window, we will also incorporate tours of the school on the interview day for shortlisted candidates. If you would like to see the school ahead of this date or to discuss the post prior to application, then please contact the school on 01243 584412 or email hr@tufnell.org Application packs are also available on West Sussex School Jobs website.
ECT’s are welcome to apply.
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be informed at lunchtime on Wednesday 22nd October.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity, and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, staff suitability declaration, appropriate references, online check and health clearance.