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Class Teacher

Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2HW

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Primary Class Teacher

Full-Time | MPS | September 2026 start

Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough

Ashdown Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated class teacher to join our successful and welcoming team from September 2026. The post is full-time and will be based in Key Stage 2.

What the school offers its staff

Ashdown Primary School is a two-form entry, split-site school with a strong reputation for inclusion, high standards and a caring ethos. We are proud to be an eco-school and are deeply committed to ensuring every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Why join Ashdown?

Our staff tell us they value:

• A supportive and collaborative team with a strong sense of camaraderie
• High-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression
• Enthusiastic, kind and motivated pupils
• Caring and approachable leadership
• A positive work-life balance
• Excellent resources and facilities
• Financial stability with a well-managed budget
• Strong relationships with parents and an active PTA
• A highly effective and manageable feedback approach

The role

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all pupils
• Is committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning
• Can create engaging, purposeful and well-structured lessons
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to the wider life of the school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ashdown Primary School also takes its safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and is committed to keeping children safe. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and questions will be asked at interview and of referees as to the suitability of candidates to work with children.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher application form.docx - 76 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification.docx - 24.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.docx - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ashdown Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashdown Primary School website
• Email address: sforbes@ashdown.e-sussex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashdown-primary-school

Ashdown Primary School was opened in September 2015 after Whitehill Infants and Herne Juniors amalgamated. We are one school over two sites (one infant, one junior). We have an Executive Head who leads the whole school and a Head of School at each site.

We have 421 children on roll, with low numbers of SEND and Pupil Premium children.

Our parents are very supportive, with an active parents’ forum and a hugely successful PTA (Friends of Ashdown Primary School).

Arranging a visit to Ashdown Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sforbes@ashdown.e-sussex.sch.uk.

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