Teaching Vacancies • Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8TU
About this role
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will
- Have experience and good knowledge of teaching phonics in KS1(ideally Read, Write Inc)
- 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, vison and values
What the school offers its staff
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 Key Stage 1 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 244 children on roll, aged 2 - 11 years, currently organised across 7 classes plus nursery.
Please visit our website to find out more about us: Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery School .
We are part of 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 have and continue to develop strong, collaborative links with the other Trust schools.
We can offer
- 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 01273 844130.
Closing date
Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date
Friday 22nd May 2026
Hurst Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.