Teacher (Brede Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brede Primary School is seeking a dedicated teacher to cover a maternity leave from January 2027 in a Year 3/4 class. The post is full-time, suitable for ECTs, and offers a supportive, inclusive school community with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and high standards of learning.

The Governors emphasise safeguarding and professional development, with a welcoming village setting and OFSTED-remarkable behaviour from pupils. Interviews will be held in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 2.
• ECTs considered for maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 3/4 class as maternity cover starting January 2027.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive school environment and maintain high standards of achievement.

Job description

Join Our Caring and Committed Team at Brede Primary School!

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours

Working pattern: Full-time, fixed-term

Fixed term: Maternity leave cover from January 2027

Closing date: 12:00pm, 15 October 2026

Brede Primary School
Udimore Rd, Broad Oak, Rye TN31 6DG

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

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.

Further information about the job:

The Governors of Brede Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before the interview date; no open references will be accepted. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and complete a disqualification declaration before starting the position. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 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.