Hours of work: 19.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 14 November 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Rye Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher to join our highly motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all pupils to experience an exceptional education. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.
A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have a working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, policies, and practices.
• Have a love of learning and ability to convey this to pupils.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status - EYTS (early years teacher status).
• Create plans for daily activities in line with the school curriculum.
• Engage with young children in activities that are age-appropriate whilst bearing educational merit.
• Foster a positive and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure the classroom is always kept in a clean and safe condition.
• Encourage creative thinking and learning.
• Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed.
• Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress.
• Have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
In return, we offer:
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils' life chances.
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.
Rye Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.