Class Teacher 

White House Farm, Norwich, NR7 8DN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: M1 - UPS3

Class Teacher  job summary

part of the Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary – M1-UPS3 (£34,069-£52,835 FTE)
• Temporary – maternity cover
• Full Time
• Required for December 2026

We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. 

At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provides opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an excellent Year 4 Class Teacher to join our team at the beginning of December to provide maternity cover.

We are seeking a creative, dedicated and highly motivated teacher who will bring learning to life, establish strong relationships and maintain high expectations for every child.

The successful candidate will:

• provide consistently high-quality teaching and learning;
• create a positive, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment;
• have high expectations for children's achievement, behaviour and personal development;
• use assessment effectively to identify next steps and adapt teaching;
• understand how to scaffold and adapt learning so that all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, can succeed;
• contribute enthusiastically to our curriculum and wider school life; and
• work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a supportive and ambitious team.

We are particularly interested in someone who combines warmth and strong relationships with high expectations and who believes that every child can make excellent progress.

At White House Farm, you will join a friendly, committed and forward-thinking team.

We can offer:

• enthusiastic and engaging children;
• supportive colleagues and leaders;
• a strong commitment to professional development, coaching and collaboration;
• a well-developed curriculum and clear teaching and learning approaches;
• excellent facilities and outdoor spaces; and
• the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the continuing development of our growing school.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to be apply via our online application form.

Strong candidates may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date:   2 October 2026

Interview date:   w/c  5 October 2026

White House Farm Primary School and Sapientia Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About White House Farm

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: White House Farm website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-house-farm

At White House Farm Primary School, we believe that it is our obligation to ensure that all children at our school are given the opportunity to flourish – not only to be happy, but to fulfil their potential. At our school, we ensure that all children are known, valued, and supported to do their best in a welcoming and supportive environment, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or ability.

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