Eastbourne (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£31,650 - £49,084 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
EYFS or KS1 CLASS TEACHER FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Salary Scale MPS - £31,650 T0 £49,084 per annum
ECTS are welcome to apply.
Willingdon Primary School is looking to recruit a fantastic EYFS Class Teacher to join our amazing team. This permanent post will commence on 1st September 2025.
Willingdon Primary School is a rapidly improving school committed to getting the best from all staff and gaining excellent outcomes for all children. We have a proven track record of developing our staff and working in a collaborative way within the school and in partnership with other schools.
We are looking for the following key attributes:
- Excellent classroom practice.
- High expectations of yourself and others.
- A sound understanding of high-quality teaching and assessment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a passionate team.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good self-motivation.
- Be a reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work hard.
- A good sense of humour!
We can offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated and committed staff team
- Delightful children with a willingness to learn
- Excellent support for your career development
- A really great school site with excellent facilities
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School office on 01323 482619 or email office@willingdonprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit.
To apply for this position please access the application pack on the school website https://www.willingdonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies/
The closing date for applications is Noon on Wednesday 30th April. Interviews will be on Thursday 8th May.
Please send all completed applications to Claire Maskell, School Business Manager, on recruitment@willingdonprimary.co.uk
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
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
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.
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.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
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.