KS1 Teacher (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery) at East Sussex County Council

Peacehaven, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

51048.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Classroom management, Communication, Teamwork, Lesson planning, Student engagement, Behavior management, Safeguarding

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: Full-time teachers’ hours. Working pattern: Full-time. Fixed term for: up to 12 months. Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9:00am. Interview date: W/c Monday 18 May 2026. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Meridian Primary Community Primary School & Nursery Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ Phone: 01273 584 212 Email: office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk] Website: Home | Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery [https://www.meridianschool.co.uk/] For visits, application forms and information packs please contact the school office: telephone 01273 584212 or email recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk [recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk]. Visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please note we do not accept CV’s; please contact the school office for an application pack. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to teach in Key Stage One to cover maternity leave for up to one year. Early Careers Teachers are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will: * Be an excellent teacher with a passion for making learning engaging and meaningful. * Have high expectations of learning and behaviour. * Have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team. We can offer you: * Children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn. * A strong, supportive and committed staff team. * A commitment to supporting your continuing professional development. “Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school community. They understand the school’s values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility. Pupils demonstrate these through their exceptional behaviour, conduct and attitudes to learning.” Ofsted June 2024 Meridian Community 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. 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. Additional Information 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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach in Key Stage One, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students. They are responsible for maintaining high expectations of learning and behavior while working effectively as part of the school team.