KS2 Teacher (St Michael’s CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 14 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time.

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

Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026, 12 noon.

Interview date: Monday 22 June 2026.

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

St Michael’s C of E Primary School

Houghton Green Lane

Rye

TN31 7PJ

Phone: 01797 280277

Email: [email protected]

Website: - St Michael’s CE Primary School

How to apply:

Please go to our website for more information and an information pack: https://st-michaels-playden.e-sussex.sch.uk/vacancies/.

The pupils, staff and governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a part-time (2 days, plus paid PPA) KS2 teacher to join our team, starting in September 2026. We are a small rural primary school on the East Sussex and Kent border, close to the historical town of Rye. The school is part of the Genesis Federation, made up of St Michael’s and two further local primary schools. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.

The post is part time, working on a part-time, job share basis.

We can offer:

• an enthusiastic environment for learning
• pupils who are kind, friendly, respectful and love learning
• a dedicated and supportive staff team
• a healthy culture of on-going professional development for staff
• a supportive wider school community

The successful candidate will:

• be a committed and innovative teacher, able to use teaching and learning approaches that have high impact on all pupils
• have a high level of classroom expertise
• demonstrate a track record of good or better teaching
• have a sound understanding of the curriculum
• have good communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents
• share our Christian ethos and values
• bring vision and commitment to working within a fast-paced environment.

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.