Job Details

Hours of work: 13 Hours per week

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

Closing date: Monday 04 July 2016 Interview date: Thursday 07 July 2016

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

St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School High Street Hartfield East Sussex TN7 4AA

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a setting where you can have a big impact across the school, be part of a dynamic team and be the lead learner of a small class of children with outstanding behaviour?

If so, come and join the little school with a big heart where learning with love, strength and faith are a priority. 

We are looking for a teacher to inspire our children and drive our rural, church school forward into an exciting new period in its history.

You would be joining a forward thinking, dedicated and charismatic staff that enjoys great camaraderie and a strong team dynamic.

The successful candidate will: • Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to inspire • Be motivated and innovative • Have high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour • Have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement  • Be a team player • Be familiar with the new curriculum • Support the Christian ethos of the school

 EBI (but not essential) if … • You have passion for a specific subject

If you have everything we are looking for then we can offer you … • Dynamic and supportive team and training for career development • Opportunities to have a big impact • A friendly, welcoming and small team • Well-behaved and enthusiastic learners in small classes • An extremely supportive governing body • An extremely supportive parent and church community

Visits to the school are encouraged. For more information please telephone the school or view the website

St Mary's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and reference Checks. 

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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).

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.