Job Details

Hours of work: Full time teachers' hours Working pattern: Full-time (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term for: 8 months

Closing date: Monday 16 October 2017 - 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 19 October 2017

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

Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 8BD

About the Role

FIXED TERM FULL TIME POST 01 JANUARY 31 AUGUST 2018 (MATERNITY LEAVE)

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and committed teacher to our Early Years team for four terms, covering the substantive teachers maternity leave. This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in an innovative, challenging, supportive and continually improving school. Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers will be particularly welcome, as would experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Bourne is a popular, diverse, happy and challenging school. We are situated in the heart of Eastbourne, within easy commuting distance of Brighton and Hove, Lewes and Hastings. Our community represents many cultures, languages and ethnic groups, and our families are very supportive of our work.

The school was inspected in October 2016 and was judged to be good in all areas. The report highlighted many strengths. It says that The behaviour of pupils is good Pupils are proud of their school and want to do their best. The inspectors also commented that The schools inclusive atmosphere and its broad curriculum contribute well to pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. They wrote that Teachers encourage pupils to be curious and enquiring Considerable improvements in pupils writing during the past year have lifted pupils attainment across the school. Some pupils make exceptional progress in writing from starting points which are sometimes much lower than national averages. They were also very positive about leadership across the school, saying The headteacher provides strong leadership and direction for the school. All members of staff share his high aspirations for pupils and understand their role in ensuring that all groups achieve well.Governors share senior leaders high expectations of staff and pupils.

Bourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Please contact the school. Application information is available from the school, and completed applications should be sent to the school office. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agencys Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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).

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.