Class Teachers (St Thomas a Becket Church of England Federation)

Job introduction

About the role

Class Teachers, St Thomas a Becket Church of England Federation, near Uckfield

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to make a lasting impact in our small but thriving Federation? Our leadership team is seeking two inspirational class teachers to help our drive for excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care across the St Thomas a Becket Federation.

This is an exciting opportunity for for two ambitious and motivated professionals who will play a key role in shaping the future of the school. If you are committed to fostering a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every child is encouraged to be the best they can be, we look forward to hearing from you. We would welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

The successful candidates will:

• Be outstanding teachers.
• Have excellent communication skills with a confident manner.
• Have good IT skills and the ability to use various educational software packages, and social media platforms.  
• Have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and with attention to detail.
• Undertake the role of a subject leader as careers progress.
• Model the highest of expectations with a drive for excellence.
• Take part in whole school training and development.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils, particularly for those who may be vulnerable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos of the school.
• All with a sense of humour and smile!

In return, we can offer:

• Happy cohesive school communities committed to providing the best for the pupils within our Federation care. 
• Professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A full induction process supported across the Federation.

We encourage informal visits with an open dialogue. For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit please make direct contact with Claire Roberts, Interim Headteacher at Framfield, 01825 890 258 head@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk and/or Graham Sullivan, Headteacher at Blackboys, 01825 890423 head@blackboys.e-sussex.sch.uk. 

An application pack can be requested from office@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications to be received into the School Office office@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk : 

By noon on Monday 19 May 2025

Shortlisting: 20 May 2025

Interviews will take place: 22 May 2025

As is school policy, these positions will be subject to satisfactory references and a clear eDBS.

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.