Primary Class Teacher and Maths Leader

The Baird Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a £3,527

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Baird Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding teacher to teach in Key Stage 1 and lead mathematics across the school. The successful candidate will have sound understanding of the primary curriculum and a passion for primary mathematics. They will work closely with the Sussex Maths Hub, to develop mathematics across the academy, demonstrating strong leadership skills.

We are seeking someone who:

• is capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• has a strong desire to make a difference in a school with high levels of deprivation and SEND
• maintains high standards of learning and pupil progress
• is punctual and reliable
• has the desire to encourage every child to succeed

Please refer to the job description for full details.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

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

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Maths TLR Post Oct 2025 1 (1).pdf - 333 KB (opens in new tab)

Baird Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Sept 2025.pdf - 982 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Baird Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Baird Primary Academy website
• Email address: principal@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-baird-primary-academy

The Baird Primary Academy

The Baird Primary Academy offers an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating environment and has received the prestigious Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award. We draw out every child’s unique talents and abilities, develop their love of learning and encourage them to reach their full potential.

But we do not work alone. Parents and carers are our partners, and we work closely with them to achieve the best for their children.

The Baird Primary Academy has a team of talented professionals who share the aspiration that every child succeeds.

The academy offers a creative and innovative curriculum to excite and engage all pupils. It has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 420 pupils.

Arranging a visit to The Baird Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email principal@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk.

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