Class Teacher (Ashdown Primary School)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Wednesday 20 June 2026 noon.
Interview date: Friday 22 June 2026.

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

Ashdown Primary School
Luxford Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 2HW
Phone:
Email:
Website: Ashdown Primary School - Welcome.

How to apply:
Please see attached: a job description person specification and application form. Please return the application form to: by Wednesday 20 June noon.

Visits:

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Primary Class Teacher

Full-Time MPS September 2026 start

Ashdown Primary School Crowborough

At Ashdown we are proud to offer a vibrant learning environment where every child is supported to thrive academically socially and emotionally. I feel privileged and honoured to lead such an inspiring school community.

Ashdown Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic committed and highly motivated class teacher to join our successful and welcoming team from September 2026. The post is full-time and may be based in EYFS Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 depending on the applicants strengths and experience.

Ashdown Primary School is a two-form entry split-site school with a strong reputation for inclusion high standards and a caring ethos. We are proud to be an eco-school and are deeply committed to ensuring every child is valued supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Why join Ashdown

Our staff tell us they value:

• A supportive and collaborative team with a strong sense of camaraderie
• High-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression
• Enthusiastic kind and motivated pupils
• Caring and approachable leadership
• A positive work-life balance
• Excellent resources and facilities
• Financial stability with a well-managed budget
• Strong relationships with parents and an active PTA
• A highly effective and manageable feedback approach

The role:

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all pupils
• Is committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning
• Can create engaging purposeful and well-structured lessons
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to the wider life of the school

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Ashdown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We will also explore candidates suitability to work with children as part of the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.