Class Teacher (Manor Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: Full-time Teachers Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term for: Until Aug 2025

Closing date: 09 December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1UB
Phone: 01825 763041
Email: office@manor.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.manor.e-sussex.sch.uk
 
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

Manor Primary School is a large, two form entry school situated in the north of the town of Uckfield. Our children attend from the local area as well as surrounding villages.

Our school motto is, "Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds". Supporting our motto are our values of Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, Curiosity and Perseverance.  Our ethos is overwhelmingly one of inclusivity and mutual respect.

We are looking for an experienced teacher to join us as a Year 5 class teacher, to start in February 2025 to cover a period of absence. Our aim will be to give the children stability and continuity of learning so the successful candidate will be someone who: 

• Wholeheartedly shares our ethos and values.
• Can demonstrate good and outstanding practice.
• Encourages our children to always give their best.
• Can encourage our young learners to be endlessly curious about their learning and the world.
• Can inspire them to be creative in their approaches to learning.
• Is committed to continuing professional development.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent communicator with everyone involved in school life.

In return we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are passionate about their learning.
• A friendly and caring staff team.
• A supportive year group team, working alongside another teacher and supported by teaching assistants and INAs.
• A strong and supportive Leadership team and Governing Body.
• A large school with plenty of outdoor areas and green spaces.

If you would like to find out more or request an application pack, please contact the school office on 01825 763041 or email office@manor.e-sussex.sch.uk. Or you can download the information from our website.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please call us or email to arrange a good time for you to visit us. We look forward to meeting you.

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.