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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 February 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    2 February 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 2 days per week, 0.4 FTE

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term until 31/08/2023

Pay scale

TSAT Teacher Scale pro rata to £11,526 - £17,720 for hours and weeks stated (£28,817 - £44,302 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint apart time Class Teacher to join Penbridge Schools within our Key Stage 2 on a fixed term contract.

You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where children can develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially to be prepared for their future lives.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification

  • Be a qualified teacher
  • Committed to contributing to our fully inclusive school, being proactive in adjusting support for pupils
  • Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
  • Be committed to “Being your best self” and be keen to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, hub and Trust.
  • Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
  • An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
  • Be willing to engage with research informed practice
  • Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.


What the school offers its staff

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Primary School. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

At Penbridge Schools, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

Penbridge School is one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth.

What our Trust will offer you:

  • TSAT pay scales above national pay scales
  • The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
  • Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
  • Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
  • Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You -A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
  • A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme


Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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About Penbridge Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
443 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11

At Penbridge School we want children to be successful learners and develop a lifelong love of learning. We teach the skills they need to be effective learners and the language they need to express how they can become successful across all areas of the curriculum.

We know that children are naturally inquisitive and we aim to develop this curiosity by providing a curriculum that engages and excites but also provides challenge at the correct level.

Arranging a visit to Penbridge Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

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