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EYFS Teacher

Ark Castledown Primary Academy · Hastings · East Sussex

Job description

Are you someone who has high expectations and a desire to improve the life chances of pupils?Do you want to belong to a school which is continually striving to improve teaching whilst simultaneously reducing teacher workload?

We are looking for a caring, passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our Early Years team from September 1st on a maternity cover contract.

We are looking for someone to work full time from September to Easter and then reduce to 3 days a week from Easter to the end of term.

We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), particularly those who are Early Years trained and passionate about beginning or developing their career within EYFS.

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher and future leader.

The successful candidate will:

  • care passionately about children, their growth and achievements
  • have a nurturing and child-centred approach
  • be hard working and adaptable to change
  • be committed to inclusion and supporting the individual needs of every learner
  • work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life
  • be willing to embrace a culture of self-reflection and development

We strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about this post. Please contact Mrs. Viki Stapley on 01424444046 or via email at vstapley@arkcastledown.org to arrange a visit.

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About this school

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
396
Avg teacher salary
£39,823
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.5:1
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 June 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026

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