Class teacher

Windhill Primary School, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0PQ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, kind and caring, and understands how to nurture children
• Is inspirational and passionate about the development of outstanding teaching and learning
• An outstanding practitioner who has high expectations of what children can achieve
• Is able to plan and deliver creative and exciting lessons
• Has the ability to show initiative and self-motivation
• Has high expectations of behaviour and standards
• Has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working as part of a team
• Willing to be fully involved in the life of the school
• Inspires a love of learning

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and engaging children who are eager to learn
• A vibrant and happy place to work
• A dedicated, friendly and experienced staff
• Positive and supportive opportunities for professional development and continuous high quality CPD
• A well-resourced, vibrant and welcoming learning environment

• A commitment to ensuring a healthy work/life balance, including an annual well-being day

• A caring and dedicated governing body

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange an appointment please contact Ms. Donna Howard (Headteacher) on 01709 586949.

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2026 (10am)

Shortlisting: 8th May 2026

Interviews: 15th May 2026

If you have not heard from us by 12th May, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Windhill Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete and return a Criminal Records Declaration Form prior to interview. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a DBS records check at an enhanced level.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Information Pack for Applicants.pdf - 515 KB (opens in new tab)

About Windhill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windhill Primary School website
• Email address: admin@windhillschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01709586949
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windhill-primary-school

Windhill Primary is a vibrant and rewarding place to teach with year-on year improving results throughout school. In recent years, we have grown in size and now have 318 pupils on roll, age 2- 11 years. Our expansion to a 1.5 form entry has enabled us to keep class sizes relatively small.

We aim to ensure that every child succeeds to the best of their ability, regardless of background, and receives a broad and balanced education which fosters a lifelong love of learning. Creativity, inclusion and great learning are what we are all about and strive to achieve in all we do. We have an Ofsted overall rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ provision for pupil’s Personal Development (July 2022). We are continually striving for excellence and outstanding in all areas.

Arranging a visit to Windhill Primary School

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

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