ECT Primary Class Teacher (Cavendish Education Trust - Stafford Junior School)

Package Description

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Thursday 24 April

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Cavendish Education Trust - Stafford Junior School

Ringwood Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN22 8UA

Phone:   01323 733434

Email:     hr@cet.uk

Website: www.cet.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Job Introduction

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER - STAFFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL

Full Time – Current Salary Range £31,650 - £33,483

within the Main Pay Range - ECT1 or ECT2

Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Closing date:         9am Thursday 24 April 2025

Interview date:         Tuesday 29 April 2025

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational ECT who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you!

Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. Each year group team plans and work closely together in a supportive environment. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow. We are looking for a highly motivated, committed professional who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our pupils.  

Our recent OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that ‘the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years’

• Pupils enjoy their vibrant and inclusive school
• The school provides pupils with a strong quality of education
• There are clear and well-sequenced curriculums in place
• Pupils are keen to learn
• Teachers…confidently insist upon the highest standards of behaviour in classrooms and around the school, so that pupils can focus on their learning
• The school have developed an exceptionally strong programme to support pupils’ personal, social and health education…pupils learn to self-regulate and develop their working memory, flexible thinking and self-control
• Pupils’ confidence in public speaking is highly evident
• The school has a clear programme of professional development and support for teachers
• Teachers feel very well supported in their roles by senior leaders

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school!

This school offers:

• A permanent Teaching role 
• A strong and visionary leadership
• An outstanding curriculum 
• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests
• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn

The ideal candidate will:

• Have initiative and ambition to lead and inspire staff and challenge and motivate our pupils
• Establish and maintain high standards
• Bring the curriculum alive through inspirational learning
• Have the ability to think outside of the box
• Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the pupils, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.
• Have a commitment to personal and professional development

The job role consists of:

• Having responsibility for teaching in Key Stage 2
• Taking responsibility and be accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupils progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs
• Ensuring that high standards of behaviour and respect are evident throughout the Primary Phase supporting colleagues in line with school policies and practice.
• Supporting the Head of School to secure a high quality learning experience
• Setting high expectations for all pupils through aspirational target setting

Leaders in this school have created a positive and productive teaching and learning environment where staff have creative autonomy and feel well-supported. The whole community is involved in all aspects of school life and the school has excellent relationships with parents and carers.

If you would like to join a school with a great focus on creating an inclusive environment and where children are empowered to be their best, then please apply. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding teaching, learning and progress for all our children.  

Please download the application form and further details from our website. 

https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application by email, for the attention of Mrs Melanie Hopkins, PA to the Executive Headteacher. hr@cet.uk

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check 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/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check. ;  We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the trust

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.

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 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.