Teacher (Herstmonceux CE Primary School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Hours of work: Part time job share – Thursday and Friday

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 6^th May
Interview date: Friday 16^th May

Start date: 1^st September 2025

We are a popular Church of England Primary School based in the heart of Herstmonceux village. We are part of the Sussex Spires Federation alongside All Saints’ and St Richard’s CE Primary School and we are in partnership with St Mark’s CE Primary School. We have a strong working relationship where we share good practice, experiences and support one another. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything that we do at our schools.

Not only do we offer a nurturing environment in which children can embrace their uniqueness, learn about themselves and the world around them, we are also a school that strives for academic excellence; providing each of our pupils with stretch and challenges across all subjects and phases.

We are looking to appoint an excellent class teacher to join our school family, initially working in key stage 2. We are keen to hear from inspirational teachers who are dedicated to providing a happy, positive and creative learning environment where each child can flourish. This is an opportunity to work in a single entry school with a strong commitment to working together with our Federation, Local Alliance schools, and a supportive school team. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high standards and expectations, with well-developed skills in behaviour management.
• Is enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Believes in supporting every child to be the best that they can be.
• Is committed to safeguarding, supporting pupils to thrive, and supportive of our Christian ethos.
• Is a team player, with excellent communication skills.
• Is able to lead a curriculum subject, after completing the ECT induction where appropriate.

We can offer you:

• A positive, warm and welcoming working environment.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Family friendly working practices.
• Delightful children.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please email the school office@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk. For further information and an application pack, please visit www.herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk and look under ‘Key Information’.

Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 
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.  

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.