Year 1 Class Teacher
Temporary Appointment to Cover Maternity Leave commencing Thursday 20th August 2026
Teachers Main Pay Scale
Old Mill wants candidates who can demonstrate:
- Excellence in classroom practise and the ability to engage learners, in a stimulating learning environment, bringing creativity, enthusiasm and energy to the classroom.
- High expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour.
- A child centred approach and a commitment to developing the full potential of children of all abilities.
- An understanding of the value and importance of assessment and feedback in the classroom.
- The ability to chunk learning within lessons to ensure concise delivery and pace.
- Resilience and Teamwork.
- Skilled in respecting and supporting children with pastoral needs.
- Has a commitment to their own professional development and progress.
In return we can offer:
- Robust induction arrangements and training.
- An extensive programme of support for Early Career Teachers with dedicated time out of class, a dedicated mentor and induction tutor, if applicable.
- A warm and welcoming school environment with well-behaved and motivated pupils.
- Supportive governors and dedicated, caring and committed colleagues.
- A well-developed green space.
- A progressive curriculum, which is well researched and resourced.
- A school and a Trust who are dedicated to improving the workload and wellbeing of its staff.
Old Mill Primary School (part of the Symphony Learning Trust) is in Broughton Astley, with around 400 pupils on roll. Everyone at Old Mill loves working with children and has high expectations of what they can achieve.
If after looking through the personnel specification and job description you believe you are the person we need, we would be pleased to receive your application. Please submit a letter of application, which is no more than two sides of A4, along with the application form.
We encourage visits to look around our wonderful school – ideally during the school day to see our enthusiastic and engaged pupils at work. Please telephone the school office to arrange a convenient time.
Closing date for applications: 9am 21.04.26
Interview date to be confirmed. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be notified by email and telephone shortly after the closing date.
Old Mill is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
The successful applicant will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring check, Identify check and Health check before commencing work and references, including the most recent employer, will be taken.