Classroom Teacher

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Classroom Teacher (1 FTE) at Blackhorse Primary School! 📚🍎

Start date: 31/05/2026

Salary: MPS (M1-M3)

Contract: Temporary to cover a period of maternity leave until 31/05/2027 or the substantive post-holders return if earlier 

Hours: Full Time (1 FTE)

Application Closing Date: 25/02/2026 (Noon) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: 04/03/2026

The Role

We are looking to appoint an excellent KS2 teacher to deliver highly effective teaching to children as part of a committed team. We welcome applications from Early Career teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for Primary education to start or continue their career. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of teaching English and Maths and secure subject knowledge in the wider curriculum. We are also looking for individuals with personal passions in STEM, music, sports or the arts to add to our extensive extra-curricular offer.

We are looking for a teacher who…

• Demonstrates proven standards of excellent teaching within KS2 (either in training or qualified)

• Has experience of planning for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment

• Shows commitment and passion when working with pupils through aspirational target setting

• Can demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice

• Provides an ambitious learning environment which meets every child’s needs

• Has boundless enthusiasm and enjoys working as part of a team

• Is willing to become involved in the life of the school. 

• A willingness to undertake further training and professional growth

• Believes that champions are built not born.

 Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.

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

Blackhorse Primary School is a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior, and 2 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.

Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry Primary school and a founding member of The Leaf Trust which formed on 1 September 2023.

OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:

“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central… it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intension to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities. Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”

This is the vision which our highly successful and over-subscribed school seeks to provide. We build champions through:

- Extensive Opportunities

- Expert Tuition

- Purposeful Practice

- Personal Effort.

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 17 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 Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

📝 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.

The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.

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.