Job Details

Hours of work: Teacher's full time hours Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 27 January 2017 at 9.00 am Interview date: Wednesday 01 February 2017

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

Wivelsfield Primary School South Road Wivelsfield Green Haywards Heath East Sussex RH17 7QN

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Wivelsfield School is looking for an inspirational and creative full time teacher to join our happy and dedicated team to teach a KS2 Class. The school  benefits from  spacious modern  premises  with  extensive  grounds and is situated in the heart of the village, near both  Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.  We are a very popular, oversubscribed school and  pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos’. In September 2017 all classes will be taught in single year groups and it is likely that core subjects will be taught in single year groups for most sessions from April. 

The successful candidate will - be an inspirational and excellent classroom practitioner, who is able to engage children through exciting and creative teaching. - be committed to high standards and raising attainment for all children -be flexible and able to work closely with KS2 team members and the wider school community -be keen to engage in continuing professional development

The school will offer: - a happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises -  very well-behaved, polite children who are motivated to learn -  parents who engage  well with the school  -  good professional development opportunities through Newick Teaching school and the Ashdown EIP

If  you are interested in the position; please look for further details in  the  job description and person specification which can be found in our  application pack on our website. Alternatively contact the school office for a pack, preferably by e-mail.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position.

We would welcome applications from NQTs and more experienced teachers on the mainscale.

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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. This authority 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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

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.