Class teacher at Robsack Wood Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RWPA/94059

Location

Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
National Teachers' Pay Scales MPS1 - MPS6

Fixed Term End Date

Mon 31st Aug, 2026

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

28th August 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

Ongoing - June 2026

Interview Date(s) Ongoing - June 2026

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher from September 2026. The year group and key stage is negotiable depending on the successful candidate's experiences to date. Robsack Wood Primary School is a fantastic school to start your teaching career, or to further develop it and move into middle leadership roles within the school or wider academy trust. We have a proven track record of supporting ECTs within their induction years and beyond, with extensive training options. We welcome applications from ECTs, as well as from experienced teachers. For ECTS, we offer strong support – an experienced mentor whom you will meet weekly during dedicated release time; an excellent training programme using materials from the ECF; regular observations of experienced colleagues, including visits to other schools. For experienced teachers, we offer wide curriculum and SEND specific training, access to NPQs and professional coaching to support wellbeing and workload.

Please note that, although this is a role listed to start in the new academic year, our INSET days begin 28th August and the successful candidate will be required to attend.

Robsack Wood Primary School is an Ofsted graded Good school in the St Leonards on Sea area of Hastings. Our 1-2 form entry school is proud to have a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about providing a fun and exciting learning experience for our pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a family feel environment. Our great outdoor facilities and unique layout contribute to a positive and enriching atmosphere, providing the ideal setting for our pupils to explore, learn, and grow together. Join us on this educational journey, where we celebrate individuality, foster creativity, and create lifelong learners. Visits and school tours can be arranged by calling our school office on 01424 853521.

Robsack Wood Primary School has very recently joined The Pioneer Academy, a trust that put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Robsack Wood Primary School website and The Pioneer Academy website

What we offer you:

A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics.
A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject specific training for all, and access to NPQs.
Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF.
Access to professional coaching beyond your ECT years.
Subject leader networks to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Supporting staff wellbeing is a priority. Our last Ofsted report commented: Staff feel valued. They think that leaders are approachable and supportive. Staff appreciate the high-quality training provided for them. Staff find opportunities to work with colleagues from other schools in the trust very useful. Leaders ensure that staff feel that they have a healthy work-life balance. Read more here: Ofsted report - Robsack Wood Primary School

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please create an account on My New Term and complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please list your teaching experiences clearly in your application. Previous teaching posts, including any teacher training placements for those recently completing Initial Teacher Training, should be listed in the employment history section of the form, and you should expand on your experiences within your personal statement, articulating the year groups and key stages that you have experiences of teaching in. Applications should be submitted via email My New Term. CVs will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and/or worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for your reference.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.