Year 2 Teacher, Maternity Cover, from
January 2026

Cumnor House Sussex is one of the UK’s leading independent Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery schools. We
are  a  traditional  yet  forward-thinking  family  school  rooted  in  Christian  values,  offering  a  safe  and
unhurried  childhood  to  ambitious,  active  learners.  Set  within  beautiful  country  surroundings,  we
deliver a broad and excellent  education in an environment where children are encouraged to Aim
High, Be Kind, and Dare to be Different.

We are seeking a talented and engaging Year 2 Teacher to join our warm and dynamic Pre Prep School
team to cover a maternity leave. You will play a key role in the lives of our Year  2, teaching an all-
round curriculum while supporting their wellbeing as a Form Taker. You’ll be part of a collaborative,
big-hearted school community that values innovation, empathy, and high-quality teaching.

Desirable Personal Qualities and Experience:

  Outstanding teaching skills, with the ability to inspire, encourage and nurture the children in

your care;

  Confidence in communicating with parents, colleagues and children; this includes excellent

writing skills and a calm, courteous and approachable manner at all times;

  Skill in planning interesting and enjoyable lessons, and in managing a wide variety of abilities;
  A professional appearance and warm, caring manner;
  Secure  knowledge  and  experience  of  using  ICT  including  information  systems  (iSAMS
preferred), spreadsheets, all MS Office applications and other essential tools for teaching and
lesson planning;

  Creative approaches to teaching and learning;
  Ability  to  work  on  own  initiative,  with  full  regard  to  the  ethos  of  the  School  and  the

Curriculum;

  Excellent collaboration skills, flexibility, good humour and empathy;
  Early Career Teacher seeking Induction, or Qualified Teacher Status including Induction
  Commitment  to  participating  fully  in  the  life  of  a  busy  Prep  School,  including  Parents’

Evenings, INSET, planning meetings and report writing.

Working Hours

  Monday to Friday, during term time.
  Expected to be on site from 7.45 am until 4pm.
  Occasional attendance at school events (e.g. Parents’ Evenings, INSET, or planning

meetings), with advance notice.

Remuneration and Benefits
  Competitive Salary
  Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
  Free on-site parking
  Complimentary dining and refreshments available all day during term time
  Free use of indoor swimming pool at specified times
  Occupational sick pay scheme
  Employee Assistance Programme

For more information about the role or our School, please visit our website:

https://cumnor.co.uk/our-school/work-with-us/

or call Karen German, Head of HR, on 01825 790347 for a confidential conversation.

To apply, please send your application form (which can be found on the web-page linked above)
with a covering letter to hr@cumnor.co.uk

The closing date is Monday 22nd September 2025. Interviews of selected applicants will be held as
soon as they can be arranged, and can involve a visit to the School. Applications will be considered as
they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment in advance of the closing date if a
suitable candidate is identified.

CHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share
this commitment. A successful application will be dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
and other safeguarding checks and screening, including references. All staff have a key role to play in
identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with
the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policies, which are available on our website.