Class Teacher – Full Time (Fixed Term)
Start date: January 2027
Salary: Main Pay Scale/ECTs welcome to apply
We are looking for a class teacher to join our well experienced teaching team on a full time basis from January 2027 on a fixed term contract until August 2028.
Glen Hills Primary School is a large, welcoming primary school with a strong sense of community. We are an ambitious, values led school with motivated staff and well behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school. Staff work closely together to provide a calm, purposeful environment where everyone is supported to do their best.
We are part of the Symphony Learning Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with other schools to share expertise, professional development and opportunities. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024) judged the school to be Good with Outstanding areas, and we are proud of the continued progress we are making together as a school community.
The post is expected to be in Key Stage 1, with some flexibility depending on experience and strengths. We would particularly welcome interest from teachers who enjoy working with Years 1 to 6, as well as Early Career Teachers.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who:
- Has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their classroom practice
- Shares our high expectations and commitment to high standards for all pupils
- Believes that all children have the potential to achieve highly
- Is passionate about teaching and excites, engages and challenges all learners
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom
- Embraces teamwork, building positive and professional relationships
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
- Supports children’s pastoral needs, promoting positive behaviour and resilience in line with our Routes to Resilience approach
We can offer:
- Supportive induction arrangements and ongoing training
- A strong programme of support for ECTs, including mentoring and collaborative working
- Well behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning and respond well to clear routines
- A friendly, experienced staff team who plan together, reflect on practice and support one another
- Well established systems that promote calm behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- A supportive senior leadership team committed to maintaining high standards while valuing staff wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional development, including Trust wide collaboration through Symphony Learning
- A school and Trust that are committed to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
Visits to Glen Hills Primary School are warmly welcomed and encouraged. This is an excellent opportunity to see the school in action, meet members of the team and find out more about the role. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
To apply, please complete the application form and submit a supporting letter addressed to the Headteacher, outlining how your experience, skills and values make you well suited to the role. Applicants are encouraged to refer to the job description when preparing their application.
The closing date for the position is 11 October 2026 11:59PM
Interviews will take place on w/c 12 October 2026
Glen Hills Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be sought for all short-listed candidates and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates. Applicants will be checked against the prohibited list and asked to complete a childcare disqualification form.