Balfour Primary School requires an experienced, committed, adaptable and enthusiastic HLTA to join our hardworking team. The right person will be able to work as a team member predominately covering classes across the primary age range, but also working with small groups. The ideal candidate will have a music specialism to support the teaching of music across the school as part of planned PPA cover.
Hours: The post is term-time only, 31.25 hours per week. 8:30am - 3:45pm
Rate: NJC Scale 6 (actual starting salary will be £24,662.31)
Term: This post is permanent.
Paid weeks per year: 47.99 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: 1 September 2026
About the Role
Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a large primary school with over 700 pupils on roll. We are very proud of:
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the engagement and motivation of our pupils
- our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
- our friendly staff and governor teams
- the sense of community that exists with our families
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new member to our dedicated team at Balfour Primary School.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 12th July 2026 (Early applications welcome)
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026
How to apply: Please visit our website for further information and to download an application form. Please email your completed application form to
[email protected] (CVs will not be accepted.)
Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.
Telephone: (01273) 507722
Website: www.balfourprimary.co.uk
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search.
Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
