Class Teacher

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a full-time Classroom Teacher (1 FTE) at Staple Hill Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale (M1-M4)

Contract: Temporary until 31/10/2026, to cover staff secondment or the substantive post-holders return if earlier

Application Closing Date: 18/07/2025

Interview date: TBC

The Role

An opportunity has arisen at Staple Hill Primary School for an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our team and contribute positively to our wider school environment by taking a key role in delivering high quality lessons for our pupils.

The successful candidate will:-

✅ Hold qualified teacher status

✅ Be a positive role model

✅ Be motivated to make a real difference

✅ Have excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

✅ Effective use of differentiation strategies to meet all pupil’s needs

✅ Ability to use data and assessments to note areas for improvement and sustaining positive educational outcomes

✅ Have the ability to plan high quality, innovative lessons that motivate and inspire the children

✅ Share a positive vision of children’s education and development

✅ Have a real desire to be a part of a hardworking, supportive and creative team

✅ Form positive relationships with children and adults

✅ Have high expectations of learning and behaviour

✅ Excellent communication and classroom management skills

 Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Staple Hill School is a vibrant and diverse school that is on a journey to be the best it can for the children it serves. In July 2022 we were awarded Good by OFSTED, a celebration of our learning journey and achievements. 

Staple Hill Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. We firmly believe in the transformative potential of education to enrich lives and foster joy.

With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support amongst our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Staple Hill Primary School and the Trust.

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please email or ring the main office to book in and visit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.