Class Teacher (St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: Full-time teachers working hours 
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Noon, Friday 7 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School,
Hastings Road, Bexhill, East Sussex,
TN40 2ND

Phone: 01424 735 810
Email: finance@stmarymagsbex.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.stmarymags.co.uk/Vacancies/
 
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

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our hardworking, supportive team from April 2025.

We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess an innovative and engaging approach to teaching lessons
• Be an excellent teacher with experience in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing outstanding practice
• Support pupils to make the best possible progress
• Be able to motivate and inspire our children to be the best that they can be
• Possess effective information and communication technology skills and be open to using emerging technology in the classroom
• Be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour
• Have a passion for making a difference to the education and lives of our children
• Show a commitment to safeguarding all our children and their emotional and mental well-being

We can offer you:

• A modern building on a beautiful site with plenty of outdoor space
• A welcoming environment and the opportunity to be part of a driven and supportive team
• Well-behaved children that are confident and eager to learn
• CPD opportunities

Application details:

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Paula Fitzgerald, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2ND.

Tel: 01424 735810

Email: finance@stmarymagsbex.e-sussex.sch.uk

Application forms can be downloaded from the website: https://www.stmarymags.co.uk/Vacancies/

Closing date: Friday, 7th February 2025, at noon
Interview date: Thursday, 13th February 2025 (please allow the whole day)

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
 

Our School:

'Let Your Light Shine'

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is a successful and happy parish school located in the seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea.

Gospel values influence every aspect of school life so that together we can enable every child’s spiritual, moral, academic and social development to flourish. Our children have positive attitudes to learning, behave well and achieve high standards. "Pupils are very well cared for at this school. Behaviour in lessons is very good and pupils play together happily. Pupils are kind and considerate of each other." (Ofsted 2019)

"St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary is an outstanding Catholic school because leaders and governors ensure that the religious education curriculum meets the requirements of the Bishops' Conference in every respect and in each key stage. Pastoral care is outstanding." (Catholic School Inspection - May 2022)

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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.