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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...

2 x Teacher Vacancies

- 1 x Full Time

- 1 x Part Time (0.5FTE - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Morning)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join 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 2 enthusiastic teachers starting in Term 1.  

Our successful candidate will have:

• A high level of classroom expertise

• A track record of good or better 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

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

• 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 15.15pm on Thursday 16th May with interviews being held the following week. 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.

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant within our Early Years class. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The working hours for this role are 8.45 - 15.10 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 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. 

Being a Learning Support 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

• Attending meetings with parents, other professionals and a lead member of staff

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

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th May with interviews being held at the following week. The maternity cover starts on the 1st July.

Please note: Salary quoted is for a full-time member of staff. The post we are advertising is 44.85 weeks per year and 23.66 hours per week LSA and 4 hours per week MDSA.

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