Class Teacher (Sandown School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Sandown Primary School is an integral part of the local community and we are commited to bringing home and school together.

We are highly ambitious for all our pupils, staff and the community that we serve.

Our pupils love coming to our highly inclusive school.

Our staff have created a nurturing environment so that pupils feel safe and listened to.

Our pupils’ personal development is exceptional.

We foster aspiration in the pupils by encouraging them to ‘aim high’. 

Our pupils’ achievement is strong each year.

We have extremely high expectations of behaviour based around pupils becoming lifelong learners and behaviour is exemplary.

Our pupils show tolerance and respect for one another.

We provide extremely strong welfare and pastoral support steered by the school’s values.

We prioritise staff workload and well-being.

Our Governing Board fulfils their statutory duties with expertise.

A visit is highly recommended.  Please contact Susan Poole to arrange a visit: email - finance@sandown.school

Application forms are available to download from our school website www.sandown.school

We look forward to meeting you.

Closing Date:  24^th April 2025 Midday

Interviews:  2^nd May 2025

Post Start Date: 1^st Sept 2025

Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

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.

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. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

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.