Class Teacher (1.0 FTE)
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will carry out the duties of the Teacher in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
As part of our interview process we aim, where possible and where applicable, to observe you teaching in your current school, with the agreement and support of your school’s leadership. This allows us to see you in a familiar environment and gain an authentic understanding of your teaching practice.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.
To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the pupils.
To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment and educational experience, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential, and is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning.
To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety.
Responsibilities
Directing and supervising the work of Teaching Assistants.
Co-operation and liaison with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, Specialist teachers, LAAT support services, health professionals and social workers).
Generic Responsibilities
Teach pupils in their assigned group according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school.
To use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.
To provide a positive, conductive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
To support the school special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class.
To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community, and promote its Christian ethos.
To follow and actively promote the school’s policies.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@stwulframsnational.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
At St Wulfram’s National Church of England Primary School, we value every individual with their own distinctive characters, gifts and abilities. We have at the heart of our work the belief that all children are loved by God and are intrinsically unique. We understand that children learn best when they are safe and happy, and we do our best to promote this. As we learn together in a supportive and nurturing school, we will thrive and be ready to face the challenges of life. For more information, please visit the school website where there is a wide range of information available about the school.
St Wulfram’s Church of England Primary School is located in the heart of the bustling market town of Grantham. Nestled in the shadows of St. Wulfram’s Church, this vibrant and diverse school has a rich history of providing strong church school education since 1859. Having historically been established as a Junior school, the school has recently undergone a significant change to be able to re-establish itself as a primary school and for the first time in its history has places available for all year groups across the primary age phase. This is an extremely exciting time to consider leading this wonderful school as you will be responsible for developing the offer for the future generations to come. If you feel that this could be your next step, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@stwulframsnational.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01526 888482
St Wulfram’s National C of E Primary School is a part of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT). LAAT is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a growing and thriving family of schools who are dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We place a strong emphasis on continued development. The relationship with the Trust brings great strength to all schools and enhances CPD opportunities for all staff.
Our school is one where everyone is valued and encouraged to take an active role in our school community. We believe positive role models and strong, supportive relationships help children feel safe and secure enough to take the risks necessary to learn. The skills, knowledge and dedication of all of our staff and community volunteers help to enthuse and motivate our children to achieve their very best and we provide a varied and exciting curriculum tailored to the needs and the interests of the children.
We ensure they are safe and able to flourish within our nurturing Christian ethos based on distinctive Christian values of Kindness, Love, Respect, Honesty, Forgiveness and Perseverance.
Our children are inspired by rich and exciting learning opportunities and encouraged to grow, physically, spiritually and emotionally through the experiences they have and the choices they make.
This contract is to cover a period of maternity leave, until around November 2024.
The successful candidate will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to achieving the very highest of standards.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate that they:
• Have high aspirations for and high expectations of children.
• Are an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner.
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to strive for the best in achieving an outstanding setting.
• Have a positive attitude and can actively contribute to the development of a dedicated and professional staff team.
• Share the schools aims and Christian values.
• Have a caring and positive attitude.
• Have Key Stage Two experience and can demonstrate the impact of this.
• Have a proven track record of ensuring improvements and impact when leading and delivering core subject areas.
• Have the ambition and drive to develop their skills and support the leadership team.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to be part of our happy, successful, and ambitious school. We have an excellent staff team, wonderful children, and a supportive school community.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please email rachel.bishop@laat.co.uk to book.
Please contact Gareth Smith, Executive Headteacher for an informal discussion on 01476 563895 or by email enquiries@stwulframsnational.laat.co.uk
Completed application forms should be sent to Rachel Bishop, Business and Operations Partner by email rachel.bishop@laat.co.uk
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Arranging a visit to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stwulframsnational.laat.co.uk.
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