Job Details

Hours of work: Full Time Teachers Hours Working pattern: Full-time Fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave

Closing date: Tuesday 13th June 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Pancras Catholic Primary School, De Montfort Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1SR

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Year 3 class teacher to join the team of our small, happy Catholic school which is situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Lewes at the foot of the South Downs. The post is full-time, covering maternity leave and is expected to be for the duration of the 17/18 academic year.

We achieved Good with Outstanding in the Early Years Foundation Stage in July 2013 and consistently strive to improve and excel in all that we do.

Our school is a diverse and creative community, where the individual is cherished, talents are nurtured and excellence is an everyday occurrence.

As well as a very warm welcome, we can offer the successful candidate:

- Children who have a real joy of learning, who work collaboratively and independently. - Children who display exemplary behaviour, have positive attitudes and take pride in their success. - Friendly and supportive colleagues who really enjoy their work and are happy to help. - An excellent, bespoke CPD programme. - An open door policy, with regular team meetings and leadership development - Supportive parents, carers and PTA.

The successful candidate will be:

- An experienced teacher. - A practising Catholic or willing to support the strong ethos of our school. - Motivated, hardworking and inspirational. - An excellent team player. - Able to play a key role in moving our “good” school forward. - Committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour.

For an informal conversation about this role please call Mrs Michelle Lord. Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged.

Please contact the school office for further details and CES application forms. Application forms can also be downloaded from the school website

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.        

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.   This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.