Year 6 Teacher, maternity cover (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)

Job introduction

Hours of work: Full-time teacher's hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term for: 12 months 

Closing date: Friday 31 January 2025 at noon
Interviews: Week beginning 3 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ
Phone: 01273 584212
Email: recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: http://www.meridianschool.co.uk
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

About the role

START DATE: February/March 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to teach at Meridian in Year 6 to cover maternity leave for up to a year.

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher with a passion for making learning engaging and meaningful
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:

• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact the school office:  01273 584212 or office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk

For application forms and information packs please contact recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk or visit our website www.meridianschool.co.uk

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

 

Company information

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.