Class Teacher
Sacred Heart School
Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst TN5 6DQ

Contract: Full or Part Time

To start: September 2026

Salary: £32,783 - £45,168 depending on experience

Interview Date: 16 March

To undertake the teaching of general subjects as well as pastoral and administrative duties in respect of pupils in this year group and responsibilities in the school as detailed below. To work effectively as part of the teaching staff, providing a stimulating and caring environment for all children. To provide a high standard of care and education, working within the requirements of the National Curriculum.

Main Responsibilities

All Staff:

Embrace and personally demonstrate the school’s ethos, vision and values, expecting the same of all staff and pupils

To motivate, inspire, challenge and support staff and pupils, leading by example and setting high expectations

Demonstrate a commitment to team work and positive relationships, evidencing this through clear, professional communication, valuing every member of the school community and the ability and willingness to work collaboratively

Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school by either leading an after-school club or supporting a weekly session in our after-school care.

Show an enthusiastic and positive approach to putting into practice new initiatives, motivating and inspiring others to ‘have a go’ and be open to self and peer evaluation

Show resilience and support others during challenging and stressful situations, maintaining professional standards

Adhere to all School’s policies and procedures and to keep up to date with changes

Always consider Safeguarding and Health & Safety aspects within school and complete risk assessments when appropriate

Reflect professional standards in personal appearance, conduct within and out of school, reliability and punctuality

As a Class Teacher:

To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children in your care

To motivate, inspire, challenge and encourage pupils, leading by example, expecting the same of all pupils  

Inspire and encourage in children a curiosity for and love of learning

To organise classroom and learning resources to create a rich and stimulating learning environment and to ensure that children’s work is valued by maintaining attractive and interactive displays of children’s work in the classroom and throughout the school  To form positive and professional relationships with colleagues; supervise and direct the work of any support staff assigned to work in your class  

To plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential, delivering high quality teaching and learning to pupils within the requirements of the National Curriculum  

Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress and in planning future lessons

Have knowledge of and keep up to date with the Curriculum guidance for Key Stages

To produce medium and short term plans in line with our school Curriculum Policy  

To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with the requirements of our school Assessment Policy.

To communicate effectively with parents/carers about the day to day needs of the children, fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills and to attend Parent Consultation Evenings and Open Mornings, or other Curriculum Evenings as required  

To liaise with the SENDCO and/or outside agencies to support pupil progress where appropriate  

To take part in the extended life of the school, attending and leading assemblies; registering pupil attendance, carry out playtime and end of day duties and contribute to the extra-curricular programme of activities  

To organise and participate in school concerts and plays

To organise school visits and outings to enrich the curriculum

Visit the School website for details of how to apply.