Class Teacher (Sandown School)

Package Description

Hours of work: Full time teaching hours
Working pattern: Full time

Fixed term for: Until 31 August 2024

Closing date: Friday 24 February 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Sandown School, The Ridge, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2AA
Phone: 01424 436983
Email: office@sandown.school
Website: http://www.sandown.school
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 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.

Job Introduction

We are looking for a class teacher to join our team.

Sandown is a popular school at the heart of the local community and one of our commitments is bringing school and home together.

Our aim is to provide a secure environment where our children can feel safe to explore rich and diverse learning and developmental opportunities. In partnership with our families, we aim to build on previous learning and respond to children’s unique individual needs. We provide a sound basis for lifelong learning, enabling the children to begin the process of becoming independent, confident, active learners for life. We aim to provide teaching and learning experiences, indoors and outdoors, of the highest quality to help our children progress and be ready for their next stage of learning.

Our School offers :

A supportive team who promote continual professional development.

Resilient and happy children.

A huge focus on effective use of our time and our own work life balance.

A wide and varied curriculum.

Fantastic grounds for outdoor learning from physical recreation, forest schools and our ponies.

A visit is essential. Please contact Jackie Earley to arrange a visit.

email - earleyj@sandown.school

Application forms available to download from www.sandown.school

We look forward to meeting you.

Closing Date: 24 February 2023 (Midday)

Interviews: 6 March 2023

Post Start Date: 1 Sept 2023

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority 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 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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

Company Information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.