50 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    3 November 2025

  • Latest start date

    1 December 2025

  • Closing date

    11 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 July 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will start in Term 2.

Our successful candidate will have:

  • A high level of classroom expertise

  • A track record of good quality teaching

  • A secure understanding of the curriculum

  • The ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents

  • Willingness to work within a church school ethos

  • High expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as

part of a team

  • A commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum and offering enrichment opportunities to all

  • The ability to effectively promote and develop the vision, aims, culture and ethos of the school

  • The passion for making learning experiences exciting, memorable and engaging for all

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • Children who love coming to school and who are keen to learn

  • A happy school with an enthusiastic and cheerful atmosphere

  • A supportive team of colleagues

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Application Form Teachers.docx - 94.7 KB (opens in new tab)
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About Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
385 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School website
Email address
finance@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk
Phone number
01435862941
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Cross In Hand School is at the heart of the local community of Heathfield, a traditional market town lying within the beautiful High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The school is a member of the successful Heathfield Cluster group of schools and the new Headteacher will have the opportunity to continue the excellent relationships that we currently have with the other schools in the cluster. 
We are a Church of England school with a distinctive Christian ethos, nurturing the whole child within the school and church family.  We believe that our school is a happy, friendly and welcoming place where all children are respected and cared for regardless of their age, gender, culture and ability.  
Our school is a place where children learn to respect themselves and others, and where self-discipline is encouraged to develop. All children, staff, parents and governors are aware of each child’s individual value in helping to promote the Christian ethos of the school through recognising and valuing the strengths of each individual. 
Each child has access to a broad and balanced curriculum, delivered in ways that enable them to reach their full potential.  This involves equal access to every part of the curriculum, opportunities to participate at their own level and speed and learning through first-hand experience where possible. Each child’s work is valued for individual progress and high standards are expected for both work and behaviour. 
We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader who has the passion and determination to make a difference and continue to drive the school forward. We are looking for someone who will build on the success of our current headteacher and support the next steps in our vision for the school. 

Arranging a visit to Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk.

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