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Class Teacher (EYFS/KS1)

Southover CofE Primary School, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JP

This job expired on 16 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone to join our committed team, striving to provide the best for all children. This is a 1-year, fixed term position initially, starting on 1st September 2025.

We are looking for an exciting teacher who is:-

• Enthusiastic about making a difference
• Teaches in a way that enthuses and ignites learning
• Committed to making sure all children succeed and plans to meet the needs of all
• A real team player
• A continuous learner eager to improve their practice and provide the best for everyone

This post would suit someone early in their career looking to build their experience and provide vibrant learning opportunities alongside our experienced and supportive staff.

What the school offers its staff

Southover CE Primary School is a happy, vibrant school in the heart of Lewes, 20 minutes outside Brighton and with excellent rail links. We are proud of our lovely children, dedicated staff and inclusive ethos. We strive to provide an all-round education championing sports, arts and STEM.

We offer fantastic children willing to learn and supportive parents and governors.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

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

Teaching Application Form.docx - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

Initial letter Teacher Sept 2025.pdf - 74.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD.pdf - 97.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southover CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southover CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@southover.e-sussex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01273473015
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southover-cofe-primary-school

A thriving school in the heart of the beautiful town of Lewes with excellent links to Brighton and Eastbourne.

Arranging a visit to Southover CofE Primary School

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

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