Year 4 Maternity Cover Class Teacher - Part-Time; Ditchling St Margaret's CE Primary and Nurser

Hours of work: 2.5 Days
Working pattern:
Part-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 12 Months

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

Ditchling (St Margaret's) CE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes Road
Ditchling
East Sussex
BN6 8TU

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our community. Working together with our great staff team you will inspire our Year 4 children and contribute to our development as a school. Our community is built on enthusiastic learners, committed staff, supportive parents and governors. Ditchling (St Margaret's) C.E. Primary and Nursery School is a village primary with 224 children on roll, aged 2 - 11 years, currently organised across 6 classes plus nursery.

Please visit our website to find out more about us:
Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery School –(  ).
This is an exciting time to join our school as we have recently become an academy joining the Hurst Education Trust. As members of the Trust, our children have access to the considerable facilities of Hurst College and our staff have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities with the College. We are developing strong, collaborative links with the other Trust schools.

• Have experience and good knowledge of teaching KS2
• Ideally, experience leading a curriculum area
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Have the energy and creativity to make learning experiences engaging
• Have high aspirations for themselves and the children
• Have the ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing
• Have good organisational, planning and follow-through skills
• Enjoy the privilege of working with, and supporting, children’s learning, whatever their needs
• Be highly motivated and keen to learn
• Be willing to work hard as part of a team, demonstrating a commitment to working in partnership with parents
• Is committed to support our Christian ethos, vision and values

• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• engaged parents and a thriving village community
• a happy workplace with friendly, supportive colleagues

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. If you would like to see the School or discuss the post prior to application, then please contact the school on

The Academy 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 an 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  .
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.

Closing date:
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Interview date:
Tuesday 17th March 2026