Primary Teacher (West St Leonards Primary)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 19.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: Until End of Maternity

Closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road
St Leonards
East Sussex
TN38 8BX

Phone:  01424 422080
Email:    recruitment@wslprimaryacademy.org.uk
Website: www.westleonardsprimaryacademy.org.uk

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

Are you a passionate, inspirational, and talented Primary School Student Teacher?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. 

We are looking for a teacher who can nurture, inspire, and motivate our children and who will contribute effectively to the vision and ambition of our popular academy.  Applications from ECTs are very welcome.

Please refer to the job description & person specification and our Trust Candidate Pack for further information about this exciting opportunity. 

West St Leonards Primary Academy 

At West St Leonards Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on our excellent teaching and fantastic facilities. 

Our happy, welcoming environment allows children to rise to challenges without a fear of failure and to become confident lifelong learners.

The academy has a published admissions number of 60 and total capacity of 420 pupils. The academy also hosts a special facility for up to 12 children with moderate learning difficulties and physical disabilities. 

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Charlene Fleri on telephone number 01424 422080  or by email to: c.fleri@wslprimaryacademy.org.uk

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Take a closer look: Work with us - Brighton Academies Trust

We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust; a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex.

Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. Our mission is to ‘inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best’ so we positively impact our communities we serve. We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.  Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust

The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.

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.