Classroom Teacher (Jarvis Brook School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th May 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Jarvis Brook School
Hadlow Down Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3RG

Phone: 01892 653033
Email: finance@jarvis-brook.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.jarvisbrookschool.co.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

We are looking for an excellent primary practitioner to join us at Jarvis Brook School from Term 1 2023. We have an Ofsted ‘Good’ in all categories: great academic results; wonderful, polite, hardworking children; and a great team of people to work alongside - who put the children at the centre of everything they do. 

We have space for a skilled Key Stage 1 or Early Years teacher – we plan to play to your strengths and consider where you’d fit in best with us. 

Come and visit and see if you’d be right for us - or if we’d be perfect for you!

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• a sound understanding of the new Framework and new Curriculum;
• high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
• be someone who cares deeply about children and is passionate about them fulfilling their potential;
• the ability to inspire, engage and excite young children through their learning;
• the capability to consistently and effectively use a range of strategies for teaching and classroom management;
• high personal standards, a sense of humour and the energy and dedication to bring their very best to our school and our children.

At Jarvis Brook School we have:

• children who are an absolute delight to teach;
• colleagues who are supportive and enjoy working as a team;
• highly trained and effective support staff;
• a commitment to CPD for all staff.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Come and see if we’d be right for you!

Please call the School Office to arrange a visit, or to discuss details of the post further with the Headteacher.

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. [More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.]

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.