Job Description

Hours of work: 13


Working pattern: Part-time


Fixed-term for: Up to 12 months


Closing date: Sunday 09 November 2025


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


The Baird Primary Academy


Parker Road


Hastings


East Sussex


TN34 3TH


Phone: 01424 425670


Email: office@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk


Website: www.thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Contract:

Maternity cover for up to a year

Hours:

2 days per week - Thursday and Friday


The Baird Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for an Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high quality teaching to our pupils in EYFS to nurture, inspire and motivate our children. You will have a sound understanding of the breadth of content covered across primary subjects combined with effective teaching, organisational and communication skills.


We are seeking someone who:


is capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress is punctual and reliable has the desire to encourage every child to succeed

The Baird Primary Academy

At The Baird Primary Academy, nurturing our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in setting high expectations to empower each pupil to recognise and reach their fullest potential. Our dedicated approach ensures that when they leave us, they are not just prepared, but inspired for the next stage of their educational journey and beyond.


We go beyond academics to cultivate essential life skills such as self-belief, resilience, motivation, and independence. These qualities are the building blocks for success in every aspect of life, equipping our students with the confidence and determination to thrive.


We have a total capacity of 320 pupils. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 3 years.


We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

Automatic annual pay increments:

Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.

Generous Pension:

Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.

Health and Wellbeing:

A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some 'Time for You' to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.

Personal Development Day:

One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.

Cycle to Work:

Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a 2K loan to purchase a bicycle.

Retail Discount:

Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.


We welcome applications from all members of the community.


The Trust is proud to be part of the government's Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us.


To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Carly Welch, Principal at principal@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please apply on our careers website -

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Additional Information



The Academy 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 an 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.