Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

An amazing opportunity to teach at our wonderful school!

We are a successful, friendly primary school in a beautiful setting and are looking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher, with the knowledge and skills to enhance our children’s learning. This is a fixed term post. The start date for this post will be 4th September 2026 and the end date will be 23rd July 2027 to cover maternity leave. Not suitable for ECTs.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Can be a leading teacher and a positive and proactive member of the school team.

• Can shape and drive the school’s curriculum offer.

• Is committed to actively supporting the school’s vision and values (Ready, Respectful, Resilient).

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of successful teaching and learning.
• Can lead and support our positive behaviour approach throughout school.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement, and who is committed to raising standards.

• Is willing to take risks to make learning vibrant, exciting, and engaging.
• Can provide a high-quality school learning environment to meet and challenge the needs of all pupils.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Is committed to their own professional development.
• Can work proactively and collaboratively as a member of the team.
• Shows enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.

We can offer:

• A successful and supported school in the heart of the Aston-on-Trent community.
• Polite, motivated, and exceptionally well-behaved children who are eager to learn and who are the focus of everything we do.
• A hardworking, friendly, supportive, and caring team.
• An atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for CPD.
• High quality Teaching Assistant support.
• Engaged and committed parents/carers and governors.
• The opportunity to develop your career through on-going professional development.

Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed on the following dates: Monday 20th April 4pm, Friday, 24th April 4pm, Monday 27th April 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01332 799 478.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.