Facility Teacher (Maternity Cover) (Chailey St Peter’s Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers’ hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed term for: 12 months.

Closing date: Thursday 16 July 2026, 11:55am.

Interview date: W/c Tuesday 21 July 2026.

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

Chailey St Peters C of E Primary School

East Grinstead Road

North Chailey

Lewes

BN8 4DB

Phone: 01825 722 939

Email: [email protected]

Website: Chailey St Peters C Of E Primary School - Contact

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].

We are seeking an exceptional Facility Lead Teacher for our newly opened autism facility, The Nest, at Chailey St Peter’s CE Primary School.

This is a one-year maternity cover post with the option of starting September, start of Term 2 or Term 3.

We are ideally seeking a candidate with experience in working with pupils with Autism; however, we would also warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who demonstrate a genuine passion and commitment to supporting children with additional needs. For the right candidate, we offer a supportive and nurturing environment, with access to high-quality mentoring, professional development opportunities, and a strong team ethos to help you develop and thrive in your teaching career

Opened at Easter 2026, The Nest is a calm, nurturing and homely environment for up to 12 pupils with ASD, where children are supported to grow, feel loved and truly belong, while also accessing learning in their mainstream classrooms through personalised timetables.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly committed and skilled team, driving inclusive, therapeutic practice within a provision rooted in a strong ethos of belonging. We are looking for a talented and compassionate teacher who is deeply committed to inclusion, dedicated to their own professional development, and who brings a kind, gentle and therapeutic approach.

Applicants must have experience of working with children with special educational needs, either in a mainstream or specialist setting.

The National SENCo Qualification is desirable; candidates should either hold this, be working towards it, be willing to undertake it, or have relevant experience as a SENCo.

All prospective applicants are required to visit The Nest prior to applying, to experience the provision first hand and ensure they feel they are the right person for this very special role

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and understand the role of assessment in securing progress.
• 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 values and ethos.
• 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.