Kingston (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£45,646 - £49,084 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
Skylark Federation are looking for an exciting, energetic and fun practitioner to join our team at Iford and Kingston CE School. Skylark Federation offers many opportunities for collaborative work, support with planning and assessment and help to develop innovative practice and professional development.
Are you ready for the challenge?
We welcome applications from experienced EYFS leads. We are looking for a reception/ nursery classroom practitioner to join our friendly and ambitious team. You will need to have a commitment to high standards and achievement and be able to inspire excellence as well as being able to have fun. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the new nursery and lead the vision for it.
Are you the person we are looking for?
This is a full-time position commencing in September 2025.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a clear passion for high expectation in their teaching and learning journey.
- Be an exemplar of good practice and have knowledge of a range of teaching strategies and innovative approaches to raise attainment.
- Support a culture that enables personalised learning to be effective.
The school will offer:
- The chance to be part of a federation which supports career-enhancing opportunities.
- Pupils who behave well and show excellent attitudes to both their learning and relationships with others.
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.
- Personalised professional development.
- A rewarding and happy place to be.
We would encourage you to plan a visit to our school. Please email our business manager, Mrs Hill to request an application pack and make an appointment.
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Proposed interview date: 24th April 2025.
Application forms and further details are available by email from: ahill@skylarkfed.education We look forward to welcoming you to Skylark Federation.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
If yes, the following wording will be added to your advert text:
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.