Year 5 Teacher Fixed-term (Polegate School)
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SOC 2314 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and East Sussex County Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2314 Primary education teaching professionals Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
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About the role
Hours of work: Full time teacher's hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.
Fixed term until: 31.08.2027
Closing date: Thursday 5 November, 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 10 November, 2026.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Polegate School
Oakleaf Drive
Polegate
BN26 6PT
Phone: 01323 482404
Email: [email protected]
Website: Polegate School
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Not Just Any School... This is Polegate School!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational teacher to join our team as a Year 5 Class Teacher.
We are seeking someone who strives to be the best they can be, puts children at the heart of everything they do and is excited by the opportunity to make a real difference. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, we want to hear from you.
Polegate School is a special place where children and staff are given opportunities to grow. Aspiration and ambition are 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 inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve their full potential.
Have high expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and personal development.
Be able to plan and deliver engaging, creative and high-quality learning experiences that challenge and support all learners.
Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where children can thrive.
Have a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning within Key Stage 2.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to whole-school development.
Be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continuous professional development.
Be either an ECT or an experienced teacher who is ambitious for both themselves and their pupils.
Join us and we can offer:
A fast-paced, energetic and rewarding environment.
A committed, supportive and highly motivated team.
Senior leaders who encourage innovation, creativity and calculated risk-taking.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Chocolate for those moments when it's needed most!
The occasional staff social.
Plenty of opportunities to laugh and enjoy being part of a great team.
Everyone, both children and staff, thrives on challenge. We work hard, support one another and celebrate success together.
Polegate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
To request an application pack and job description, please contact Monika Bailey at [email protected]
Come and be part of a school where aspiration, ambition and opportunity are limitless, and where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.
Polegate School - Growing Together, Achieving Together.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with East Sussex County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Primary education teaching professionals (SOC 2314) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~313k in sample- Middle half £40,196–54,548
- Median £48,100
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