Classroom Teacher KS2 FTE

Rye Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher in KS2 to join our highly motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all pupils to experience an exceptional education. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be excellent teacher to pupils of all abilities in key stages 1 and 2.
• Have a working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, policies, and practices.
• Have a love of learning and ability to convey this to pupils.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances.
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

Salary:
Main or Upper Pay Scale

Contract:
Fixed Term from 1 st September 2026 until 21st July 2027

Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment .

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ
.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.