Early Career Teacher(ECT)

Little Common School, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4SQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours full time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916 - 45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who: 

• Holds or is on track to achieve, QTS

• Has high expectations for learning, behaviour and pupil outcomes 

• Is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice 

• Values teamwork, positivity and strong relationships with pupils and families 

• Is keen to contribute to our inclusive,child-centred ethos 

What the school offers its staff

We offer: 

• A well-structured,high-quality ECT induction programme 

• Skilled mentors and supportive senior leaders 

• A well-resourced and creative learning environment 

• Opportunities to develop professionally within acollaborative three-form school

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload 

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Little Common School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 622 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Common School website
• Email address: leglington@littlecommon.org
• Phone number: 01424842297
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-common-school-bexhill-on-sea

Little Common School is a large, vibrant and welcoming primary school on the outskirts of Bexhill. We are proud to be an outstanding school with excellent facilities, a strong sense of community and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.  

Arranging a visit to Little Common School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leglington@littlecommon.org.

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