Class Teacher (Stone Cross School)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Stone Cross School in Eastbourne is seeking a full-time KS1 Class Teacher for maternity cover. Commencing Term 4—22nd February 2027, for a fixed-term role under the East Sussex County Council. The position is part-time/term-time only and salary is pro rata.

The school is oversubscribed and two-form entry, offering strong support for professional development and a friendly, motivated student body. Interviews are planned for Friday 13th November.

Qualifications

• Is an excellent practitioner and keen to further develop your skills.
• Instils a love of learning in your pupils.
• Sets high expectations for yourself and your pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Has a good sense of humour.
• Has the ability to communicate well with other colleagues.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Teamwork

Communicate well

Love of learning

High expectations

Humour

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: Full time teacher's hours
Working pattern: Full-time
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: Until 22nd February 2027

Closing date: 6th November2026 9am

We required a full time KS1 Class Teacher for maternity cover
Commencing Term 4--22nd February 2027
Main and upper scale

Stone Cross School is a popular, oversubscribed, two-form entry school on the outskirts of Eastbourne. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our happy and successful school.

Knowledge of Read Write Inc, Talk for Writing and Mastering Number would be desirable but not essential.

Are you someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner and keen to further develop your skills
• Instils a love of learning in your pupils
• Sets high expectations for yourself and your pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has a good sense of humour
• Has the ability to communicate well with other colleagues

What we can offer you:

• Dedicated friendly and hardworking colleagues
• Strong support for your professional development
• Friendly, motivated children who are eager to please
• A lovely school environment with excellent resources

Interviews: Friday 13th November

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.

About Us

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .

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.