Class Teacher (Forest Row CE Primary School)

About the role

Hours of work: Full-time teachers' hours. Working pattern: Full-time. If the position is taken as part-time, salary will be pro rata.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and creative teacher to join our successful and friendly primary school in Forest Row starting in September 2026.

The role will be working in our lower Key Stage 2 classes, 4 or 5 days per week. It may therefore be considered for part-time.

Responsibilities

• Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and understand the role of assessment in securing progress.
• Have experience working within KS1 or KS2 (although this is not essential for ECTs).
• Be passionate about providing high-quality learning opportunities.
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Show a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Support and contribute to the ethos of our school.

Benefits

• A happy, welcoming school with strong Catholic values and ethos.
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme, ensuring ECTs receive high-quality training and support.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Enthusiastic children who are happy, responsive.

Compliance

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.