Westfield (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£31,650 - £43,607 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
Classroom Teacher required from September 2025
ECTs are welcome to apply
Westfield School is a charming village school, set in the countryside just outside of Hastings. Our school is a friendly and welcoming place where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.
We aim to create confident, curious, and compassionate learners who are healthy, happy and supported to achieve the best they can. We are a good school and we want a teacher who can inspire a lifelong love of learning in our children, as well as enhancing the delivery of our innovative and engaging curriculum to enable everyone to achieve their goals.
The successful candidate will:
- have a positive attitude and a love of learning
- be an outstanding and reflective classroom practitioner
- be energetic, motivated and caring
- be committed to school improvement at all levels
- be confident in delivering curriculum expectations
- have an interest in their professional development regarding SEN
We can offer you:
- a warm, welcoming and supportive school community
- a robust and engaging curriculum
- engaged and enthusiastic pupils
- commitment to professional development and support for your role
- an experienced and supportive senior leadership team and Governing body
We highly recommend and welcome potential applicants to visit our school for a tour and informal discussion. Please contact our school office on office@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk or call us on 01424 751 404.
Our recruitment pack can be found on our school website, https://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/vacancies-at-westfield-school/
CLOSING DATE: Midday Wednesday 30th April
INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 7th May
Working pattern: Full-time
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
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.