Class Teacher Year 5 & 6 (Catsfield CoE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Battle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catsfield CEP is seeking an outstanding Year 5/6 teacher to join our welcoming school. This full-time post starts April 2027 (or sooner if available) and offers a supportive environment committed to high-quality teaching, pupil well-being, and close partnership with parents and carers.

We value enthusiastic, creative practitioners who work well within a team and share our commitment to inclusion and continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of outstanding classroom practice.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Team player

Inclusion commitment

Teaching quality

Partnership with parents

Positivity and enthusiasm

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: Full-time teacher's hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 23 November 2026

Catsfield CEP is seeking to appoint an outstanding Year 5/6 teacher to start in April 2027 or sooner if available. Catsfield CEP is a popular school with a clear vision for every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Our inclusive school is well supported by all in our community and is a place for challenging, creative and inspiring learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can bring evidence of being an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Is a good team player with a strong work ethic
• Combines high aspiration with a commitment to inclusion
• Can demonstrate an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching and learning
• Shares our belief that education is a partnership between pupils, teachers and parent/carers
• Brings positivity, enthusiasm and creativity to the job
• Recognises the importance of well-being for every pupil, family and staff member

We can offer you:

• A tangibly warm and welcoming school
• A well-sequenced curriculum and fully resourced teaching environment
• A highly committed and dedicated staff team with supportive Governing Body
• Positive, well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A school set in idyllic surroundings that works in partnership with other schools in the local area
• A school that supports the well-being of all members of the school community
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for continued professional development
• A strong and cohesive team

Interview date: Tuesday 01 December 2026

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

We are an education organisation committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.

Additional Information

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.