Primary School Teacher (Part Time)

Working pattern: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (0.5 FTE) 

Do you thrive on seeing your pupils excel?

We are seeking an inspiring teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team here at The Churchwood Primary Academy. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high quality teaching, to nurture, inspire and motivate our children.

Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in Hastings. We pride ourselves on creating confident, independent, ambitious children. We do this through high-quality teaching and a firm belief in the benefits of Forest School, which encourages creative problem-solving and a bond with the natural world. We support and guide every child to achieve their very best.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents, working tirelessly to ensure high aims and high achievement. The academy has a published admissions number of 30 and a total capacity of 218 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years. Visit us: Home - Churchwood Primary Academy.

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Kelly Guntrip at bursar@churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk.

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
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Take a closer look: Work with us - Brighton Academies Trust.

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust.

Our commitment

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us either by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Bev Lawrence 01424 905 306.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack.

Please apply today. 

Closing date: 14 April 2024

Interview date: By arrangement

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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. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).