Teacher KS1​/KS2 - Maternity Cover; Polegate School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work:
Full‑time teachers’ hours. Working pattern:
Full‑time. Fixed term: 12 months. Maternity cover.

Closing date:
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11:55am. Interview date:
Tuesday 16 June 2026.

2x Maternity Cover, Fixed‑term KS1 or KS2 Teacher Position, September start.

• Passionate about teaching and committed to motivating students to reach their full potential and to contribute to our whole school development and the raising of standards.
• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high‑quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of success for the school and its learners.

Aspiration and ambition is at the heart of everything we do. We are striving to be exceptional in all aspects of our work and aim to make learning irresistible.

• A fast‑paced, energetic environment.
• A committed, supportive, motivated team.
• Senior leadership that encourages you to be brave and take risks.
• Chocolate for those moments.
• The occasional staff social.
• Lots of opportunities to laugh.
• Everyone, both children and staff, thrive on challenge.

Police and child safeguarding, safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people are central to the role. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. The post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate, 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 a preferred candidate is found to be disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to special procedures and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact Polegate School Oakleaf Drive Polegate BN26 6PT
Phone:
Email: off Website:
Polegate School. To request your application and job description pack please contact Monika Bailey at off Please note, we do not accept CVs.