Class Teacher KS2 (Wivelsfield Primary School )

Job introduction

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

Fixed term for: Until approx. April 2026

Closing Date for applications:  Friday 31 January, 9.00am
Interview Date: Monday 03  or Tuesday  04 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Wivelsfield Primary School, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 7QN
Phone: 01444 471393
Email: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org
 
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

Wivelsfield School is looking for a full time energetic, enthusiastic and creative maternity cover teacher to join our happy and dedicated team in UKS2.

Situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, the school is single form entry and  benefits from spacious modern premises with extensive grounds. We are a very popular, oversubscribed school and pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos'.

The successful candidate will:

• be an enthusiastic and excellent teacher.
• be committed to high standards and raising attainment for all children.
• be able to engage children through exciting and creative teaching.
• be able to create an exciting and purposeful learning environment.
• be flexible and able to work closely with  KS2 team members and the wider school community.
• be keen to engage in continuing professional development.
• be willing to lead a curriculum subject (not first year teachers).

The school will offer:

• a happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises.
• children who are motivated to learn.
• parents who engage well with the school.
• a commitment to promoting a good work life balance.
• a school that is forward thinking and committed to improvement using  research based initiatives.
• good professional development opportunities.

We welcome applications from both experienced and  Early Career teachers. The successful candidate would be teaching Year 5. A job share would be considered for the right candidates.

If  you are interested in the position; please look for further details in the job description and person specification which can be found in our  application pack on our website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org. Alternatively, contact the school office for a pack, preferably by e-mail: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school on 01444 471393 to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position.       

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.