Class Teacher (Denton Community Primary School & Nursery)

Job introduction

About the role

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery are looking for a class teacher from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work with forward thinking staff and wonderful children.

Our school motto is, "Kind, Resilient & Respectful”. 

Our ethos is overwhelmingly one of inclusivity and mutual respect.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Ensure, through great teaching, that progress over time is outstanding;
• Work hard to ensure that all gaps in learning are closed;
• Enjoy working with members of the school team and our parents;
• Be a positive role model for all pupils;
• Love learning!

In return we offer:

• A happy and caring school
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances.
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

“Pupils love learning at this inclusive, happy school. Pupils behave well. As a result, the school is calm and orderly” Ofsted 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 12th May (3:00pm)

Interview date: Thursday 15th May & Friday 16th May

Start date: September 2025

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a visit. 

Further information, including application details, are available from the school business manager, Mrs Amanda Townsend: 

• Tel: 01273 51337
• Email:  finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.ulk

You can also find further details on the Vacancies page of our school website: www.dentonprimaryschool.co.uk 

Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.