Infant Class Teacher for January 2027 - Fixed Term Contract (Not EYFS)
The Greville Primary School is looking to appoint an excellent fixed term teacher who is able to start January 2027. You will be teaching in key stage 1. This position is due to finish 31st August 2027.
You will be someone who is passionate about teaching and working alongside our children. The successful applicant would join the ‘Greville family’ to work in a successful and supportive primary school. Our Ofsted report February 2025 noted:
‘The school is a happy place to be, and pupils conduct themselves extremely well.’
‘Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning.’
‘The school prioritises staff development and collaboration. This has led to staff consistently delivering the curriculum expertly. Lesson activities enthuse and deepen pupils’ understanding.’
We have great facilities, resources and school grounds and working in large year group team, helps reduce workload and gives teachers the opportunity to work, learn and plan with experienced and supportive colleagues.
We offer:
• A friendly, energetic and happy team who will welcome and support new teachers
• Well behaved and enthusiastic learners
• Shared PPA time with your Year Group Team
• Generous release time - ECTs benefit from working with a supportive mentor.
• High quality CPD and induction, including a well-developed and supportive ECT programme
• Support to develop highly effective teaching practice
• The chance to work with a variety of staff in different roles
• The opportunity to develop your career in a school which grows its own leaders
• Fantastic grounds with an all-weather sports pitch
• Opportunities to lead extra-curriculum activities
• Learning Assistant support in the classroom
• Laptops for teachers
• Employee Assistance Programme
You should:
• Show drive and passion towards teaching- being self-reflective
• Have an ability to make the curriculum engaging
• Have a sense of fun and be willing to become part of our staff team
• Show initiative and be able to work and communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils
We encourage you to check out our social media – we are on Instagram.
We would be delighted to show you how we inspire, nurture and motivate our pupils to achieve. Visits are strongly recommended. If you would like to find out more about our school, please contact Sally Thorne, School Business Manager on (email address on the application form) to register your interest and we will confirm a visit date and time with you.
Closing date: Thurs 24th September 2026 9.00am
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and may withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a particularly strong candidate. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Please also be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/ interviews have taken place.
An Enhanced DBS check and a social media profile online search will be sought as part of the employment screening process for the successful candidate.
Please refer to our recruitment privacy notice for information on the data we collect as part of our recruitment and selection process.
The Greville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.