About this role
Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026
Closing date: Friday 06 February 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Fletching Church of England Primary School
Church St, Fletching, Uckfield TN22 3SP
Phone: 01825 722356
Email: [email protected]
Website: Fletching Church of England Primary School - Home
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and creative teacher to join our successful and friendly primary school just outside Uckfield. This role is full-time and fixed until 31 August 2026, with a start date from February, teaching a Year 2,3 and 4 class. It’s a wonderful opportunity to become part of a supportive school community where you can make a real difference.
We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and will provide a comprehensive induction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to support your success
The successful candidate will:
Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and understand the role of assessment in securing progress.
Have experience working within KS1 or KS2 (although this is not essential for ECTs).
Be passionate about providing high-quality learning opportunities.
Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
Show a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.
Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
Support and contribute to the ethos of our school.
We offer:
A happy, welcoming school with strong values and ethos.
A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme, ensuring ECTs receive high-quality training and support.
A supportive and experienced staff team.
Enthusiastic children who are happy and responsive.
To find out more about the role, arrange a visit to the school or request an application form please contact
Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager via email.
Interviews: Week commencing 09 February 2026
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
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What you'll do
- The successful candidate will teach a Year 2, 3, and 4 class, providing high-quality learning opportunities and supporting the ethos of the school. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with pupils and parents.
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