Class Teacher 0.6 FTE

Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7NH

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 academic year
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Gainsborough Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an experienced, outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated class teacher to start inSeptember2026.

This is a temporary role for one academic year in the first instance.

The successful candidate must: -

• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;

• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;

• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;

• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards;

• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;

• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;

• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;

• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;

• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD;

• have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff;
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development;
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc);
• eye care vouchers;
• discounted gym membership;
• free annual flu jab.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer by e-mail hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Tuesday 12th May at 1.30pm and Wednesday 13th May at 4pm. To make an appointment to view the school please contact the school on 01270 696810

Closing date: Noon on Friday 15th May

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Gainsborough Teacher person spec (1).docx - 4.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 696810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-and-nursery-school-crewe

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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