Northleaze C of E Primary School
‘Let your light shine’ (Matthew 5:16)
School: Northleaze C of E Primary School
Hours: Full-time
Contract: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027
0.4 maternity cover until 31 August 2027 or earlier should the postholder
return to work sooner
0.6 fixed term contract until August 2027
We require an excellent Class teacher to join our dedicated staff team. The successful candidate will teach in a Key Stage 1 class.
Northleaze Primary is a ‘Good’ school (as confirmed by our May 2022 Ofsted inspection) and is underpinned by a strong collaborative and caring culture. We have an ethos of respect and tolerance and a desire for all pupils to be the very best they can be. ‘Let your light shine' (Matthew 5:16) is our motto and central to all we do.
We can offer you:
• A committed, supportive and friendly staff team
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• A school ethos based on high expectations and ambition for all pupils
• A caring, Christian ethos
• Excellent professional development opportunities through our Trust, Lighthouse Schools Partnership
• Supportive parent community
We are looking for someone who is:
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Enthusiastic, creative and caring
• Committed to enabling all children to achieve their potential across the curriculum
• Committed to making learning engaging and ambitious for all pupils
• Able to work as part of a team
• Organised and efficient
• Able to show initiative and reflect on their own practice
• Able to build effective relationships with parents and other stakeholders
Further information about the school can be found on the school website. We would welcome visits from interested candidates. Please call the school office to arrange a convenient time.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Northleaze Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.