Upper KS2 Class Teacher

East Sussex County Council; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a passionate Upper KS2 Class Teacher to join a supportive, creative team starting September 2026. This full-time role involves creating engaging learning opportunities while supporting children's emotional and academic growth. The ideal candidate will possess high expectations of student achievement and excellent behaviour management skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a team committed to delivering a high-quality educational experience.

Benefits

Supportive teaching team

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Seeking a motivated and creative teacher.
• Experience in teaching at Key Stage 2 is preferred.
• Understanding of child safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting and engaging learning opportunities.
• Support children's emotional and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with staff for professional development.

Skills

High expectations of children's achievement

Excellent behaviour management skills

Innovative teaching methods

Support for creative curriculum

Job description

Upper KS2 Class Teacher – starting September 2026 (Chantry Community Primary School)

Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 2374
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 01/16/2026, 12:00 AM
• Apply Before 02/05/2026, 09:00 AM
• Locations Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Salary From 32,916
• Salary To 51,048
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Thursday 05 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Chantry Community Primary School
Barrack Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN40 2AT

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative teacher to join our supportive and caring team. Chantry is a small urban school with a village feel, situated in Bexhill-on-Sea.

At Chantry we are passionate about providing high quality teaching and learning. We are a school where everyone works hard to support children’s emotional development as well as their academic learning. Our Chantry Values of ‘Confident, Caring, Creative’ underpin everything we do. We pride ourselves on our creative curriculum which is supported by high-quality arts experiences across the school. We can offer you a supportive team to work with, and great opportunities for your own professional development.

The successful candidate will:

• have high expectations of children’s achievement;
• be innovative; creating exciting and engaging learning opportunities;
• have excellent behaviour management skills;
• support our creative curriculum

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Vaughan, School Secretary on 01424 211696

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.