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Teaching Vacancies; Playden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brede Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January 2027 in a Year 3/4 class, suitable for ECTs. The school emphasizes a nurturing, inclusive environment and a strong team ethos.

The role offers a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development and a welcoming village setting. The successful candidate will join a caring staff committed to high standards of behaviour and achievement, with a focus on wellbeing,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 2.
• Hardworking, conscientious team player with enthusiasm, resilience and a good sense of humour.
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Creative, reflective approach which motivates, challenges and supports every child.
• Ability to adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Nurturing, emotionally intelligent approach to children's social and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong relationship-building skills with children, colleagues and families.
• Kind, patient, intuitive and positive approach to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to professional development.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Team player

Enthusiasm and resilience

Creative teaching

Adaptability to diverse learners

Emotional intelligence

Relationship-building

Positive teaching approach

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher - maternity leave

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Caring and Committed Team at Brede Primary School!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, Brede Primary School would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher to join our friendly team to cover a maternity leave from January 2027. We’re looking for someone who shares our school ethos and values (which you can find on our website: ww.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk). The role will be based in a Year 3/4 class and is suitable for ECT’s.

At Brede Primary School, we pride ourselves on our welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Opportunities like this don’t come up often, our team stays because they love being here. You’ll be joining a school where children are encouraged to thrive, and where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping them reach their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a full-time teacher from January 2027 to cover a maternity leave and are looking for:

• Experience teaching Key Stage 2.
• A hardworking, conscientious team player with enthusiasm, resilience and a good sense of humour.
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• A creative, reflective approach which motivates, challenges and supports every child.
• The ability to adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• A nurturing, emotionally intelligent approach to children's social and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong relationship-building skills with children, colleagues and families.
• A kind, patient, intuitive and positive approach to teaching and learning.
• A commitment to professional development.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have exemplary behaviour and attitudes (OFSTED, March 2026).
• A warm and welcoming school community with a strong team spirit.
• A supportive and compassionate senior leadership team.
• A warm, positive school culture and ethos, with high expectations.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• A positive and thriving school environment.
• Supportive and engaged parents and community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A beautiful village location and small-school feel, where your contribution is truly valued.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.