Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  22nd February 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,739 - £53,094 Per Year

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Ark Blacklands is looking to recruit an exceptional Class Teacher to start Monday 22nd February 2027 to cover a period of Maternity leave.  

We welcome applications from both ECTs and more experienced teachers who are looking for the next step in their careers.

The successful candidate will have:

• High standards and expectations for every child.
• A genuine passion for teaching and education.
• A commitment to ensuring every child flourishes and achieves their full potential.
• The ability to demonstrate a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• Strong relationships at the heart of their practice and a desire to contribute to our thriving school community.

 

View the full job description and person specification here.

 

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Blacklands Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-blacklands-primary-academy

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is Hastings' fastest-improving primary school. Located near the 109-acre Alexandra Park, we recently celebrated having the most improved SATs results in the area and features an innovative outdoor learning centre and greenhouse which supplies fresh produce to the school canteen.

We are a growing school with a new intake each year of 3 forms, with 90 pupils in each year group, from reception through to year 5, and 75 pupils in year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care.

As part of the Ark schools’ network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

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