Key Stage 1 Class Teacher (Rotherfield Primary School)

Hours of work: Full Time Teachers Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026

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

Rotherfield Primary School North Street Rotherfield East Sussex TN6 3NA
Phone:
Email: marked for the attention of Kate Bishop Headteacher
Website: note we do not accept CVs.

Are you passionate about nurturing caring resilient learners in a close-knit village community Do you want to make a real difference in a school that values inclusion enriched learning and collaboration Rotherfield Primary School is looking for a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our team with the opportunity to shape young lives and grow your professional career in a supportive environment.

About Rotherfield Primary School

We are a warm and welcoming one-form primary school nestled in the heart of East Sussex. We are proud of our strong enrichment programme offering a wide range of after-school activities and clubs including a breakfast club from 7:30am and an after-school club until 6pm making us a vital part of the local community.

Our bespoke curriculum spans Science RE History Geography Art and Design Technology with exciting developments in Music and Computing underway this year. We also follow the Read Write Inc phonics programme to build strong foundations in literacy.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us either as an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher. Whilst this is a maternity position we could make this permanent for the right person.

You will

• Deliver engaging high-quality teaching that challenges and motivates every child including those with special educational needs or other individual needs.
• Plan and assess thoughtfully to ensure progress and attainment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and school improvement priorities with a focus on supporting vulnerable children and adapting to changing pupil needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues parents and the wider community to enrich the learning experience.
• Participate actively in school life and supporting our strong safeguarding culture.
  

About You

You will be someone who:

• Believes in the potential of every child and strives to help them flourish.
• Has excellent classroom practice and a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Is adaptable and reflective eager to develop professionally and contribute to our schools vision.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with pupils parents and colleagues.
• Is committed to inclusion safeguarding and fostering a positive supportive learning environment.
• Values collaboration and is ready to contribute to our thriving school community.
  

What We Offer

• A welcoming supportive school culture that values your professional growth.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A unique chance to be part of a community-focused school with a strong enrichment programme.

Visits: We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact us to arrange a convenient time.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and welcome those who are Early Career Teachers as well as experienced practitioners. Join us in making a lasting difference to our childrens lives.

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.