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Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex.  We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff.  Our academic results are good, but we also develop the ‘Whole Child’, so we value the creative arts and sport too – we even have our own swimming pool!

Within a Christian environment, we aim to provide a beacon of light to guide children on their journey through life, equipping them with the values which will lay the foundations for future development.

Every adult is committed to being inspirational; sharing their knowledge, interest and passions; creating life-long learners who are confident to explore, navigate and develop their understanding of the world around them.

Here are current job vacancies to join our fantastic team at Cross in Hand...

 Class Teacher (EYFS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Early Years Foundation Stage department of the largest primary school in Heathfield. 

 We aim to recruit high calibre staff who are committed to achieving the highest standards. The successful candidate must be reflective and have the ability to contribute to the school’s journey towards ‘outstanding’.

 We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic part time (0.6fte) Early Years teacher starting 1st September 2025.  Our successful candidate will have:

•          A high level of EYFS classroom expertise

•          A track record of good or better teaching

•          A secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum

•          The ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents

•          Willingness to work within a church school ethos

•          High expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves

•          Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

•          An awareness of the need to be reflective in all areas of the EYFS

•          A commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum and offering enrichment opportunities to all

•          The ability to effectively promote and develop the vision, aims, culture and ethos of the school

•          The ability to create an inspirational learning environment

•          The passion for making learning experiences exciting, memorable and engaging for all

We can offer you:

•          Excellent training and development opportunities

•          A welcoming and supportive team

•          A friendly, exciting, diverse and welcoming environment

•          Children who love coming to school and who are keen to learn

•          A school with a history of strong academic results

Closing date for applications is 5.30pm on Monday 12th May.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th May.

This is a great opportunity for you to join a happy, supportive and successful team in our inclusive and nurturing school.  Call us on 01435 862941 to arrange a visit.  

Afterschool Club Assistant

We are looking for a creative, efficient and enthusiastic assistant to deliver activities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 in our thriving After School Club.  We have various shifts available, which are all Monday to Friday term time only:

·         15.15 to 16.30

·         15.15 to 17.15

·         15.00 to 18.00

The role entails welcoming and registering the children, implementing activities and games inside and outside, supporting the children, and maintaining the resources and the organisation of the club room.

Duties and responsibilities:

•    To prepare and deliver a range of play based activities on a daily basis,

•    To work closely with the other after school care assistants.

•    Be aware of current school behaviour and safeguarding polices and ensure

their implementation,

•    Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.

•    Be familiar with First Aid procedures,

•    To keep the environment safe, organised  and pleasant for children to play in,

•    Organise a ‘light tea’, keep the catering facilities clean and help to maintain stock levels.

Person Specification –

The After School Care Assistant will require the following characteristics:

•    A nurturing, calm and organised manner,

•    The experience of working with children and an understanding of play and child development ,

•    The ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children,

•    An ability to demonstrate a range of practical play skills,

•    Experience of working as part of a team,

•    Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of the club.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15th May with interviews the following week. 

 Individual Needs Assistant

 We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with a child to help them achieve their personal targets in order to be successful in a mainstream setting.

The successful candidate will;

• Preferably have experience in working with children with SEND although full training will be given.

• Be aspirational for the pupil's learning and development.

• Have a positive attitude.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.

Duties include:

• To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

• Support playground/break time/ lunch time supervision, accompany children on educational visits and be prepared to administer basic First Aid and record keeping.   

We can offer flexibility with this role. Please indicate on your application form if you would prefer a role  for whole days, mornings or afternoons. We take every effort to match an INA with the child; considering personality, skills and experiences.  

If invited to interview, yet not selected for the particular child, there may be other roles which emerge over time. Candidates are always asked permission for us to contact them at a future date it another position arises. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd May with interviews being held the following week. 

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