Job Description

Hours of work: 13 hours per week




Working pattern: Part-time




(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)




Fixed term: Covering a maternity leave


Closing date: 15:00pm 20 October


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


Buxted CoE Primary School


Hurstwood Rd, Buxted, Uckfield TN22 4BB




Phone: 01825 733185




Email: head@buxtedce.e-sussex.sch.uk




Website: Buxted Church of England Primary School




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Year 1 teacher to join our friendly, supportive team covering a maternity leave. Ideally this will be from late November, but the start date could be flexible for the right candidate. The post will be for two days a week - Monday and Tuesday.


We are a one-form entry CofE Primary with excellent links with our local community and church. We build strong relationships with our families and the children in our care, to ensure we provide a truly excellent and inclusive all-round education. Our teachers are supported by a fantastic team of teaching assistants and there's a great collaborative team spirit to the way we work. Our classrooms are well resourced and the school is fortunate to have extensive playing fields and lots of outdoor space.





We are seeking to recruit a teacher who:


Loves to inspire and engage children in their learning Has a passion for ensuring all children achieve their full potential Has Qualified Teacher Status Uses a range of teaching strategies to support the learning of all children Knows how to make effective use of support staff in the classroom Enjoys being part of a job share Is organised and flexible with high expectations of their pupils Enjoys the support and dynamism of working as part of a team
In return we offer:


Being part of a positive, forward thinking team An experienced job share partner A welcoming community and a highly motivated, friendly, professional staff A commitment to your professional development Calm and purposeful learning environments Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community A warm, supportive and friendly school environment

For an Application form and job description please contact us via email.



Visits are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time Email: office@buxtedce.e-sussex.sch.uk





Interviews Thursday 23 October TBC





Late November Start



Additional Information



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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



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.