Job Details

Hours of work: 21.45 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time. (As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 16 January 2017 Interview date: Friday 27 January 2016          

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

Salehurst Church of England Primary School George Hill Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5BU

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We require an experienced and inspiring teacher who would like to become part of our team at this happy and very successful school. This post is to teach a Year 5 class as part of a job share 0.66 FTE total. The successful candidate will be able to:- Work in a church school committed to Christian teaching and values. Contribute strongly to our caring, supportive ethos. Demonstrate outstanding teaching which challenges and raises levels of achievement for all learners. Inspire and motivate learners with a creative, child-centred approach to learning. Use ICT confidently as a teaching and learning tool. Work as a member of a team that includes all staff, governors, parents and the local community. Demonstrate a range of interests and curriculum expertise. Visits to the school are strongly recommended and to find out more about our school please visit our website. Salehurst School is a place where traditional values and a relevant, exciting curriculum combine to enable each of our children to ‘Soar to Success.’ Our modern, light building offers excellent accommodation and visitors regularly comment on the happy family atmosphere and excellent relationships between parents, governors, staff and pupils. Strong academic results, good discipline and a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere based on Christian values are the hallmarks of our school. We have achieved the Dyslexia Friendly, Healthy School and International School Awards and are currently working towards achieving Eco Flag status. Our most recent Ofsted judged the school as ‘good with outstanding behaviour and safety’. We can offer you: • Happy, motivated pupils • Genuinely supportive staff • A highly resourced, light, modern working environment • Excellent CPD opportunities. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs E Avard, Executive Headteacher or Mrs Reilly, Head of School.  For an application pack please apply by phone or by e mail.    

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.