Hours of work: 13 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 12 Months
Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Silverdale Primary Academy
Perth Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7EA
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Contract: FTC maternity cover until 31 December 2026
Hours: 2 days per week, Monday & Tuesday
Do you thrive on seeing your pupils excel?
We are seeking a teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team working with Key Stage 2 pupils.
This is an important role for our Academy as we constantly strive to improve and excel in all that we do. We are looking for a Teacher who can nurture, inspire, and motivate our children and who will contribute effectively to the vision and ambition of our popular academy.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
* Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
* Is committed to the progress of ALL students
* Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
* Has enthusiasm, presence and authority and who can deliver consistently
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and from ECTs.
Please refer to the JD for further details.
Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy is a thriving academy catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. Located in the northern part of St Leonards-on-Sea, our academy boasts extensive and picturesque grounds, including large playing fields.
At Silverdale, we take pride in our outstanding facilities, which include a rainforest-themed library, a forest school outdoor learning area, and a substantial bank of ICT resources. We strive to create an environment where every individual can reach their potential, excel, pursue their ambitions, and enjoy the journey together.
It has a published admissions number of 90 and total capacity of 630 pupils.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some 'Time for You' to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government's Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to or by telephone to Emma Richings
Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Morris, Principal at
Please apply on our website University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Part-time KS2 Class Teacher
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.