Job Details

Hours of work: Teachers' full time hours Working pattern:  full time

Closing date: Monday 19 June 2017 at 9.00am

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Wivelsfield Primary School South Road Wivelsfield Green Haywards Heath East Sussex RH17 7QN   Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Due to unforeseen circumstances there is an opportunity for an inspirational and creative full time teacher to join our happy and dedicated KS2 team at Wivelsfield School. The school, situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, has recently been expanded and from September all classes will be taught in single year groups. It benefits from spacious modern premises with extensive grounds, which we are committed to using to enrich learning. Wivelsfield School is very popular and oversubscribed  and we pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos’.

The successful candidate will - be an  inspirational and excellent classroom practitioner, who is able to engage children through exciting and   creative teaching. - be committed to high standards and raising attainment for all children - be flexible and able to work closely with other KS2 team members and the wider school community - be keen to engage in continuing professional development

The school will offer: - a happy and supportive team  - spacious modern premises - very well-behaved, polite children who are motivated to learn - parents who engage  well with the school  - good professional development opportunities through our partnership with Newick Teaching school and the Ashdown   EIP - dedicated staff parking on site

If you are interested; please look for further details in the job description and person specification which can be found in our application pack on our website

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position. Closing date for applications is Monday 19th June and interviews will take place on Friday 23rd June.

We would welcome applications from both NQTs and more experienced teachers on the main scale.

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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).

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.