EYFS Teacher

Ark Castledown Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Fixed term - Full time from September to Easter and then reduce to 3 days a week from Easter to the end of term.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: £33,739 - £53,094 Per Year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you someone who has high expectations and a desire to improve the life chances of pupils?Do you want to belong to a school which is continually striving to improve teaching whilst simultaneously reducing teacher workload?

We are looking for a caring, passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our Early Years team from September 1st on a maternity cover contract.

We are looking for someone to work full time from September to Easter and then reduce to 3 days a week from Easter to the end of term.

We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), particularly those who are Early Years trained and passionate about beginning or developing their career within EYFS.

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher and future leader.

The successful candidate will:

• care passionately about children, their growth and achievements
• have a nurturing and child-centred approach
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• be committed to inclusion and supporting the individual needs of every learner
• work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life
• be willing to embrace a culture of self-reflection and development

We strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about this post. Please contact Mrs. Viki Stapley on 01424444046 or via email at vstapley@arkcastledown.org to arrange a visit.

What the school offers its staff

We work hard to recognise hard work:

• We strive to recognise your achievements and celebrate your success.
• You will have access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme.
• We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice as many training days as standard.
• We provide an array of development programmes for our staff including our ECT,middleleaderandseniorleaderprogrammes supplying you with the training and support you need to progress throughout your career.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Castledown Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ark Castledown Primary Academy website
• Email address: vstapley@arkcastledown.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-castledown-primary-academy

Ark Castledown are a community primary school that is dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.

We hold a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.

We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.

Arranging a visit to Ark Castledown Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vstapley@arkcastledown.org.

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