Class Teacher (St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, creative teacher to join our successful, friendly primary school from September 2025. We welcome applications from ECTs. Full or part time hours will be considered for the right applicant.

St Mary Star of the Sea is a one form entry Catholic primary school and the children are at the very centre of everything we do. Our school is committed to ensuring we deliver the highest quality education through exploration, enjoyment and creativity. We work hard to ensure our children fulfil and achieve their full potential and be the best they can be. We have a strong tradition of success in sports and music and close links to our parish family and the wider community. 

We are a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high ambition for our pupils. The Catholic life and teaching in our school is outstanding.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who:

• Has exemplary classroom practice and high expectations of learning across all curriculum areas
• Is able to provide inspiring, creative and ambitious educational experiences 
• Has previous experience working within KS1 or KS2
• Is passionate about and committed to providing high quality learning opportunities
• Has a good understanding of assessment for learning and will provide challenges for all abilities
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is completely supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school, prepared to teach R.E and will participate fully in worship

We can offer you:

• Delightful, well behaved pupils who are keen to learn
• Supportive colleagues and parents
• Positive and supportive induction and mentoring programme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Strong links with other Catholic schools including our main secondary feeder school, St Richard’s Catholic College in Bexhill

 Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on 01424 427801 for an appointment. For further details and an application form, please email office@st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening with past employers and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Closing date: Friday 16th May 2025

Interview Date: 21st May 2025             

 Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
(If the position is part-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
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.