Class Teacher - lower KS2

Grovelands Community Primary is a thriving three-form entry school in the market town of Hailsham, in East Sussex north of Eastbourne and is part of the Wandle Learning Trust. Our school is looking to recruit an exceptional teacher to join our team at Grovelands CP School. This is fixed term from September 2026 to August 2027. Grovelands has a dedicated and committed staff team. We are looking for a candidate who is an outstanding practitioner, who works hard, is an effective and productive member of a staff team. It is imperative that the candidate we appoint has exceptional behaviour management skills. We expect the most from our pupils so we need a candidate who has a genuine belief that all children have the potential to succeed. In return, the Trust can offer you outstanding support and a commitment to your professional development, a supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued, a friendly team of enthusiastic colleagues and an attractive working environment, well-behaved children and supportive families. Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 5th June 2026. Interviews: w/c 8th June 2026. We strongly encourage you to arrange a school visit. Contact Executive Headteacher, Jon Goulding at office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check. The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs. CVs are not accepted. Please apply via https://mynewterm.com/ where further details can be found.