Primary Class Teacher (The Baird Primary)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Hastings is looking for a part-time teacher to deliver high-quality education to young children in EYFS. This maternity cover role requires an enthusiastic individual capable of inspiring and nurturing pupils while maintaining high educational standards. Benefits include automatic pay progression, generous pension contributions, personal development opportunities, and various wellness programs. A commitment to child safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check are required for candidates.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous pension contribution

Health and wellbeing programs

Personal development day

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
• Maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress.
• Desires to encourage every child to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching to pupils in EYFS.
• Nurture, inspire and motivate children.
• Ensure effective teaching and communication skills.

Skills

Enthusiastic interaction with children

High standards of learning

Punctuality and reliability

Job description

Position Details

Hours of work: 13 hours per week. Working pattern: Part‑time. Fixed term: 12 months. Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025.

Contract: Maternity cover for up to a year.

Hours: 2 days per week – Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high quality teaching to our pupils in EYFS 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.

• Capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• Maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress
• Is punctual and reliable
• Desires to encourage every child to succeed

Benefits

• Automatic annual pay increments – pay progression is not linked to performance and all staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous pension – employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and wellbeing – commitment to your health and wellbeing incl. onsite Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health Ambassadors, annual day devoted to health and wellbeing.
• Personal development day – one day annually dedicated to your personal development, which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self‑funded).
• Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential counselling services.
• Cycle to Work programme – build exercise into your commute with a £2,000 loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail discount – savings with hundreds of retailers, including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, and eligibility for the Blue Light discount scheme.

Commitments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

Application Process

The Baird Primary Academy – Parker Head, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

To apply please visit our careers website – University of Brighton Academies Trust Jobs Search.