21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 April 2026

  • Closing date

    11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 January 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher to work within our school from April 2026 who:

  • Has experience of working within a primary setting
  • Has high expectations of learning and behaviour and who can inspire and motivate children
  • Is an outstanding practitioner, who is committed to their own professional development
  • Is creative, flexible and ambitious
  • Can take responsibility for the development of a curriculum area across school
  • Would like to work as part of a dedicated team and make a positive impact in school

Our ideal candidate will be able to deliver exceptional learning experiences in a stimulating environment and be committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge.

What the school offers its staff

If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, we will offer you:

  • High-quality, personalised professional development
  • Children who are excited and eager to learn
  • Creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
  • Valuable support from both staff and leaders at High Coniscliffe, Melrose Learning Trust and external stakeholders
  • A commitment to supporting workload and wellbeing, with the additional benefit of access to, and guidance from, the Trust’s mental health and wellbeing lead
  • Employee incentive scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.

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.

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

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.

Upload additional documents

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

About High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
95 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01325374412

High Coniscliffe Church of England Primary School is well established within the local community, attracting pupils from the village and the surrounding areas. The school offers an inspiring curriculum and provides children with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values underpinned by a distinctly Christian ethos.

Arranging a visit to High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sara.robinson@highconiscliffe.org.uk.

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