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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 (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the largest primary school in Heathfield.  

Within a Christian environment and using a Thrive approach, we endeavour for each child to reach their potential in a calm and happy setting.

We aim to recruit a high calibre Year 2  teacher who is committed to achieving the highest standards during a maternity leave cover post. The successful candidate must be a team player with a positive approach.

The role will start in Term 2.

Our successful candidate will have:

• A high level of classroom expertise

• A track record of good quality teaching

• A secure understanding of the 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

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

We can offer you:

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

• A happy school with an enthusiastic and cheerful atmosphere

• A supportive team of colleagues

This vacancy is for a 1 year fixed term maternity cover contract. Closing date for applications is 5.30pm on Thursday 11th September; with interviews being held the following week. Call us on 01435 862941 to arrange a visit. 

Teaching Assistant and MDSA

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant within our setting. The working hours for this role are 8.30 - 13.00 Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and behaviour management skills and work well as part of a flexible team.  They will be responsible for supporting children with additional needs. They must be enthusiastic, organised, patient  and compassionate. We are looking for a candidate with experience of working within a primary school setting.

Being a Teaching Assistant in our school can include:

•       Working individually with students who require additional support

•       Assessing, monitoring and giving feedback to students, offering encouragement and motivation to succeed

•       Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom as well as accompanying them on educational visits

•       Being in class supporting the students to make academic progress

•       Helping to facilitate inclusion and enable them to integrate with their peers

•       Being actively involved in the sharing of good practice to ensure the students can access the full curriculum

What we can offer:

•       Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants

•       Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution

•       Access to training and development

•       On-site Parking

•       Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

•       Cycle to Work scheme

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th September with interviews being held at the following week.

Additional Needs Assistant

We are looking for an Additional Needs Assistant to work 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 Friday 22nd August with interviews being held the following week. 

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