Class Teacher (Forest Row Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 13 per week.

Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026, 11:55am.

Interview date: w/c Monday 8 June 2026.

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

Forest Row Church of England Primary School

School Lane

Hartfield Road

Forest Row

RH18 5EB

Phone: 01342 823380

Email: [email protected]

Website: Forest Row - Home.

How to apply:

To find out more about the role, arrange a visit to the school or request an application form please contact Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager via email: [email protected].

At Forest Row, our vision is that every child who journeys through our school family, no matter what their starting point, will grow into loving adults who are forever inspired to learn and ready for life’s adventures.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and creative teacher to join our successful and friendly primary school In Forest Row starting in September 2026.

The role will be working in our Reception Class, 2 days a week

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and will provide a comprehensive induction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to support your success.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and understand the role of assessment in securing progress.
• Have experience working within KS1 or KS2 (although this is not essential for ECTs).
• Be passionate about providing high-quality learning opportunities.
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Show a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Support and contribute to the ethos of our school.

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming school with strong Catholic values and ethos.
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme, ensuring ECTs receive high-quality training and support.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Enthusiastic children who are happy, responsive.

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.

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.