Teacher Maternity Cover KS1 or KS2 (Polegate School)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: Full time teacher's hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.
Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: 17.04.2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Interview date: 23.04.2026 

Start date: 01.09.2026

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

Polegate School
Oakleaf Drive
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6PT 

Phone: 01323 482404 
Email: @polegate.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Polegate School
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team! 

We are seeking to employ someone who has the desire to be the best they can be and who puts the children first!

Polegate School is a special place where children and staff are given opportunities to grow. 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. 

‘The vision for what pupils can achieve at Polegate is limitless. There is an infectious appetite of high expectations, complemented by the care and consideration shown for the whole school community. This ensures that the experience for every pupil is the very best that it can be.’ [Ofsted] 

The successful candidate will be:

Passionate about teaching and committed to motivating students to reach their full potential and will 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.  

Join us and we can offer:

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. 

To request your application and job description pack please contact Monika Bailey at: office@polegate.e-sussex.sch.uk .    

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.  

ABOUT US

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.