Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Friday 04 July 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane
Hastings
East Sussex
TN38 9DS
Phone: 01424 851 783
Email: Office@hps.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: http://www.hps.e-sussex.sch.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training.
• Regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
  If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration with your application.
  Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2024 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
  The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Safeguarding Policy can be viewed via the following link https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/policies-and-documents/

We are looking to recruit a positive and enthusiastic class teacher to teach in one of our wonderful KS1 or KS2 classes. The year group is dependent on the successful candidate’s experiences. We have a vastly experienced and stable teaching team who provide the best care and guidance to our children, and we are looking for a friendly, committed individual to join us. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 851783. If you wish to apply before visiting then we can arrange tours on interview days too.
We welcome appl ications from ECTs and experienced teachers. For ECTs, we offer strong support – an experienced mentor whom you will meet weekly during dedicated release time; an excellent training programme tailored to our school using materials from the ECF; regular observations of experienced colleagues, including visits to other schools; working with other ECTs who are also at the same stage of their career. We have an excellent track record of support for ECTs, ensuring all our ECTs pass induction as good or better teachers. For experienced teachers, we offer subject leadership training, subject specific CPD opportunities, and additional protected subject leader release time.
Hollington Primary School joined The Pioneer Academy in 2023 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. At Hollington Primary School, we take pride in providing a kind, safe and happy community where we aspire to inspire. Our school family believes every child is entitled to enjoy memorable learning experiences. Our challenging curriculum, alongside our nurturing environment, enables all to reach their full potential.
Hollington Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.