Full Time Class Teacher
Saltdean Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8HB12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 academic year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the post:
We are seeking an excellent and enthusiastic class teacher to join our team to cover, initially for a one-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a forward-thinking, supportive and inclusive school. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, lively, reliable, flexible and hard working. Applications from Early Career Teachers who will be starting their careers in September 2025 would be welcomed.
We are looking for someone who:
- is, or has the potential to be, an inspirational, creative and innovative practitioner;
- has a proven record of successful teaching practice;
- has an unwavering belief in getting children to achieve their best;
- enjoys sharing ideas and working collaboratively as part of an effective team;
- actively works in partnership with others;
- is willing to take on leadership of a subject across the school if appropriate(ECT’s are not expected to lead a subject in their first year.)
What the school offers its staff
About our school:
Saltdean Primary School is a warm, friendly and inclusive school in a unique setting between the sea and the South Downs. Our children are respectful, friendly and confident and are enthusiastic learners. Staff are committed to securing the best for each and every child and always go the ‘extra mile’ to ensure the quality of learning is high.Parents and governors are highly valued and play an important role in learning and the life of the school.
The school was inspected in April 2024 and was judged to be a good school in all areas, with the definite prospect of some outstanding elements in future inspections. The report highlighted many strengths. It says that “The school has created an atmosphere where pupils and adults feel valued and nurtured.” The inspectors also commented that “Behaviour is very good… relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful”. The also noted that “the school has put together an inspiring curriculum, that enthuses pupils to want to learn more.”
We are proud to offer:
- A vibrant and supportive school community
- Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children
- Hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff
- Positive relationships with parents and carers
- A commitment to continuing professional development
Saltdean Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please contact the school (enq@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk or 01273 303358) to request an application pack. Visits to the school are strongly recommended.
Closing date: 9:00am on Wednesday 25th June 2025
Interview date: Monday 30th June 2025
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to markwoodley@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saltdean Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 566 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saltdean Primary School website
- Email address
- markwoodley@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Saltdean is a popular, happy and caring school. We are situated near the centre of Saltdean village, within easy commuting distance of Brighton and Hove. We are proud to be based in the heart of our local community and our families are very supportive of our work. The school is currently three forms of entry but will be reducing to two over the coming years.
The school was inspected in April 2024 and was judged to be a good school in all areas, with the definite prospect of some outstanding elements in future inspections. The report highlighted many strengths. It says that “The school has created an atmosphere where pupils and adults feel valued and nurtured.” The inspectors also commented that “Behaviour is very good… relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful”. The also noted that “the school has put together an inspiring curriculum, that enthuses pupils to want to learn more.”
Arranging a visit to Saltdean Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email markwoodley@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk.
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