Post Graduate Teacher (Parkland Juniors)

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed-term for: 19 months

Closing date: Friday 09 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Parkland Juniors

Brassey Avenue

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN22 9QJ

Phone: 01323 502620

Email: plf-office@swale.at

Website: https://www.theparklandfederation.com

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

• Parkland Junior School

• UNQ point 1 - £22,601

• 32.5 hours per week (1 FTE)

• September 2026 start

• Fixed term until 31st August 2027

• Interview date – w/c 12th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a post graduate teaching apprentice from 1st September 2026 on a fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a primary school.

The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work hard to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum. If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd be delighted to hear from you:

• Innovative and stimulating classroom practice

• High expectations of children’s ability and achievement

• Excellent behaviour management

• Excellent communication skills

• Commitment to teamwork in supporting school improvement

• Outstanding knowledge of the EYFS, KS1 or KS2 Curriculum

• The ability to ensure all pupils achieve their true potential through appropriate differentiation and challenge

• The ability to lead and manage an area of the curriculum

• A commitment to supporting Senior Leaders in driving the school forward

If you are interested in this position, please visit https://www.teachinkent.co.uk/teaching-apprenticeships to apply for the apprenticeship. Please note, this position is at Parkland Junior School, based in East Sussex and not in Kent.

As well as applying via Teach in Kent, you will be required to complete a SAT application form and return it to Dawn Berhane, Office Manager, at dawn.berhane@swale.at or by post to Parkland Junior School, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

The Parkland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work tirelessly to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum. If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution

• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants

• Access to training and development

• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• On-site Parking

Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Application Form

Recruitment Pack