Class Teacher (Chailey St Peters Church of England Primary School)

Chailey St Peters Church of England Primary School; Chailey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

• Chailey St Peters Church of England Primary School

Organisation: Chailey St Peters Church of England Primary School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and creative teacher to join our successful and friendly primary school just outside Lewes starting in September 2025.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and will provide a comprehensive induction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to support your success.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and understand the role of assessment in securing progress.
• Have experience working within KS1 or KS2 (although this is not essential for ECTs).
• Be passionate about providing high-quality learning opportunities.
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Show a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Support and contribute to the ethos of our school.

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming school with strong values and ethos.
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme, ensuring ECTs receive high-quality training and support.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Enthusiastic children who are happy and responsive.

To find out more about the role, arrange a visit to the school or request an application form please contact Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager via email: [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: Week beginning Tuesday 28th April 2025
Working pattern: Full-time

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.