EYFS Class Teacher (Alfriston Primary School)

Job introduction

 

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding EYFS teacher to join our team from the end of April/beginning of May 2025 to cover maternity. 

Come and join our amazing staff team at Alfriston Primary School.  We are proud of our nurturing, family orientated environment.  We are a close knit team of teaching and support staff who believe that developing self-belief and independence in children is the key to success.

The successful candidate must have:

• A real passion for Early Years education;
• The ability to recognise and meet the needs of young children with different learning styles, interests and abilities;
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and who is enthusiastic and highly committed to raising pupil achievement;
• An excellent understanding and commitment to the success of the whole school;
• High expectations of each child’s learning behaviour and personal development;
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work on their own initiative within a small team;
• Excellent communication skills, at all levels, with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community;
• The ability and desire to make a significant contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.

We will offer you:

• Willing enthusiastic, friendly and high achieving children;
• Highly skilled and passionate teachers and support staff;
• Supportive and dedicated governors;
• A commitment to ongoing professional development;
• A fantastic team environment and happy workplace in idyllic surroundings

We highly recommend you come and see our school; visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01323 870203.

Application packs are available on request. 

Website: www.alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk 
E-mail: office@alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date: 26.02.2025 @ noon

Working pattern: Full-time, Fixed term.

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.