Class Teacher (Netherfield CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 13 or 19.5 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 13 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026, noon.

Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026.

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

Netherfield Church of England Primary School

Darvel Down

Battle

TN33 9QF

Phone: 01424 838323

Email: [email protected].

Website: Netherfield CE Primary School - Home Page

How to apply:

To request a copy of our recruitment pack please email [email protected]. Please note, we do not accept CV’s.

We highly recommend and welcome potential applicants to visit our school and have an informal discussion with our Headteacher. Please contact [email protected] or call on 01424 838323.

The governors, staff and pupils of Netherfield CEP School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational part-time KS2 class teacher from September 2026, who will sustain and build on the success of our wonderful school. ECTs are welcome to apply. This position is for 2 or 3 days per week.

We are a small (5 class) village school with a strong sense of belonging to our community and being a 'family'. In our school our Christian vision shapes all we do: Love never Fails (1 Corinthians 13).

We have a relentless desire to offer the very best level of education to our pupils. Our approach blends innovative and creative learning opportunities with a high-quality curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves their job and takes pride in everything they do.
• Is fully committed to supporting the Christian values of our church school.
• Develops children’s learning through wider experiences.
• Has high expectations of all children.
• Is flexible in their approach and is open to new ideas.
• Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links and able to build positive relationships.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is committed to continuous professional development.

In return, we are offering:

• A warm and welcoming school community.
• Established, highly skilled, dedicated, and caring staff who have high aspirations for all.
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and strongly uphold the school values.
• A committed and supportive board of governors.
• An open culture with healthy relationships based upon mutual respect and understanding.

We know that great schools thrive because of the people in them and we value everyone at Netherfield CE Primary School.

We warmly invite you to look at our website

www.netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/netherfield

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.