Class Teacher (Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School)

Job introduction

About the role

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team in September 2025.

Wallands is 'a great place to learn.  Leaders have high aspirations and hopes for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.' (Ofsted 2022)

We have a Nursery and a special facility, and our school is set in fantastic grounds and situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. We have supportive, caring and dedicated staff and governing body and fabulous children.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about teaching and committed to motivating children to reach   their full potential;
• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all children;
• believe in supporting every child to be the best that they can be;
• be able to contribute to our whole school development and the raising of standards.

What can we offer you?

• Fantastic children to work with, who are well behaved and eager to learn;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.

For more information, to book a visit and to apply for the above post please contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager: personnel@wallandscp.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please also refer to our school website: https://www.wallandsschool.org/
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 16th May 2025
DBS Check: Enhanced
Working pattern: Full-time

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check. 

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.  

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.