Teacher, Leader of Learning

Job introduction

About the role

Leader of Learning starting September 2025

Full Time Teacher with TLR2a £5031

Stone Cross School is a popular two form entry primary school on the outskirts of Eastbourne, with a dedicated and committed staff who love to laugh! Our children love learning and we receive great support from our families.

Our school is modern with extensive outside facilities, two halls, well equipped classrooms, nurture rooms and an ICT suite.

We are looking to expand our senior leadership team and are excited about welcoming new members of staff to join us.

We are looking for Leaders of Learning who:

• Love working with children and who are willing to go the extra mile to help all children achieve their potential.
• Are outstanding classroom practitioners
• Have the ability to lead, manage and motivate others
• Have high expectations in all areas of school life and challenge those that are less than good
• Team players with a willingness to support others
• Have good communication skills who can engage with a range of stakeholders
• Are passionate about education, keep up to date with research and use it to inform their practice

Our Leaders of Learning will be full time class teachers with release time. Each Leader of Learning will be responsible for set year groups to focus on the quality of teaching and learning. Please state in your application your preferred year groups to lead.

Application packs are available on our website: www.stonecrossschool.co.uk (School information – vacancies)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please request a visit via the school office. (office@stonecross.e-sussex.sch.uk / 01323 461002)

Closing date: 11th March at midday.

There will be a two staged interview. Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching in their own school. We will then short list again and interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th March.     

Working pattern: Full-time
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.

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.