Primary Class Teacher (Mulberry Baird Primary)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulberry Baird Primary in Hastings is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to deliver high quality teaching to our pupils. You will nurture, inspire and motivate children, combining sound knowledge across primary subjects with effective teaching and communication skills.

Hours of work are 32.5 per week in a full-time pattern, with a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children. The role requires punctuality, reliability and a passion for helping every child to succeed.

Qualifications

• is capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress
• is punctual and reliable
• has the desire to encourage every child to succeed

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching to pupils across primary subjects
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Support progress and engagement through effective assessment and feedback

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026

Location: Mulberry Baird Primary, Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.mulberrybaird.org

Mulberry Baird Primary have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high quality teaching to our pupils. To nurture, inspire and motivate our children. You will have a sound understanding of the breadth of content covered across primary subjects combined with effective teaching, organisational and communication skills.

Candidate Profile

• is capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress
• is punctual and reliable
• has the desire to encourage every child to succeed

At the heart of our school is a clear and unwavering purpose: to motivate and inspire every child to thrive, through rich opportunities which challenge educational and social disadvantage. We are committed to striving for excellence in all that we do, and to being a community that is courageous and innovative.

We believe in working together to create a strong sense of belonging, where every child feels valued and nurtured. Through positive relationships and an inclusive approach, we remove barriers and limits to learning, helping children to believe in themselves, seize opportunities and recognise the value of education.

We foster creativity in everything we do and nurture curious learners who are eager to explore, question and grow. We want our pupils to become confident self-advocates, equipped not only for the next stage of their education, but for the wider world beyond primary school.

Our vision is to develop citizens of the future: young people who are compassionate, resilient and ambitious, and who have the desire and confidence to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

Our Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an 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.

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices.