KS1 Phase Leader (Ashdown Primary School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Leader needed for a good school!

MPS/UPS with TLR

Closing date: 6th May 2025 12 noon

Interview date: 15th May 2025

Ashdown Primary School in Crowborough is looking for a class teacher to lead KS1 or EYFS from September 2025.

We are a two form entry split site school with an Ofsted rating of Good (2023).

We value every child for what they are and prepare them for everything they could be.

The school cares passionately about increasingly the potential of its children and staff, inclusion, fair trade and we are an eco-school.

Our teachers say the following about working at our school:

• Supportive staff team with good morale;
• Caring and forward thinking management;
• Great children, ready to learn;
• Creative and flexible curriculum;
• Cake.

We welcome applications from everyone, but particularly form teachers who have experience of Year 1 phonics screening and/or EYFS baseline and EYFS profile.

Applicants need to have teaching experience, but not necessarily in leadership, and be able to lead a team of teachers including being responsible for developing practice across the phase. They will be a member of the leadership team of the school, and in addition to a TLR payment will receive a half day non-contact time (in addition to their PPA) for the fulfilment of phase duties.

This post is not suitable for an ECT.

Ashdown Primary School commits and expects its staff to commit to East Sussex County Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.

Ashdown Primary School also takes its safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and is committed to keeping children safe. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and questions will be asked at interview and of referees as to the suitability of candidates to work with children.                                          

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.