Class Teacher; MPS; Part Time (0.6fte), fixed term to 31 Aug 26 (Ark Little Ridg

Job introduction

Hours of work: 24

Working pattern: Part-time

(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025

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

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

Little Ridge Road

St Leonards-on-Sea

East Sussex

TN37 7LR

Phone:   01424 752266

Email:     info@arklittleridgeprimary.org

Website: https://arklittleridgeprimary.org/

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

Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ in all areas by Ofsted. (October 2023) It has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable..

We are a two-form entry school with a full cohort of 60 pupils in each year group. Our staff are very committed to knowing each child and providing them with the very best care.

We are seeking to appoint a Main Pay Scale Key Stage 2 Class Teacher on a part time basis to work three days per week from 1st September 2025 on a fixed term contract of twelve months to 31st August 2026.   

This is an exciting opportunity for great teachers. The role would suit an excellent MPS teacher or ECT who has an interest in working for a successful multi academy trust.

The successful candidate will:

• have qualified teacher status
• be a great classroom practitioner
• care passionately about children, their development, and achievements
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• show empathy with children 
• be committed to ongoing CPD

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher and future leader. We welcome applications from both experienced and ECTs.

By joining the Ark schools’ network, you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs H Kemp on 01424 752266, or email info@arklittleridgeprimayr.org 

To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/ .  The closing date for applications is MONDAY 19th MAY 2025    

Location:            Hastings

Start date:     September 1st, 2025

Contract:             Fixed Term, 12 months to 31st August 2026. 

Salary:    Ark MPS (Outside London) £32,251 - £44,695 pro rata, dependent on experience

Closing date:             Monday 19th May 2025

Interviews:             Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd May 

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.

The Academy 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 an 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.