Class Teacher

Langstone Primary Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term, Maternity Cover - Approx 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 to £45,352.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

To provide teaching and learning that would be considered exemplary across all areas of the primary curriculum; ensuring the needs of all pupils are met, enabling pupils to develop and progress in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. Principal Accountabilities:

1. Provide a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum, that is engaging and motivational to enable continued progress and improved pupil attainment;

2. Take responsibility to ensure teaching assistants are aligned to the aims and outcomes of your teaching to ensure an effective and collaborative contribution for the benefit of all pupils;

3. Maintain good order, discipline and respect for others among pupils, promoting understanding of the school rules and values, safeguarding, health and safety and to develop relationships with and between pupils that enhances learning;

4. In liaison with the Head teacher, manage class budgets in accordance with school priorities, as identified within the School Improvement Plan – setting and meeting budget plans;

5. Make a positive contribution to the strategic aims, values and ethos of Langstone Primary School and the University of Chichester Academy Trust

What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our school. Our vision ‘Think, Learn, Be Excellent Together’ is at the heart of our school’s belief and understanding of the importance of being a friendly, safe environment where all children can flourish.

The children at our school are enthusiastic, happy learners. We aim to give our children learning and life experiences that inspire and motivate; are challenging and fun. Children are well-behaved and fully engaged in all activities, with all staff encouraging them to think for themselves and be passionate about their own learning.

The Langstone community is one based on strong relationships of fairness and trust. We value and encourage relationships with our parents and seek their involvement and support, recognising the vital role they play in their children’s education.

At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.

• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance.

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.

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About Langstone Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 618 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Langstone Primary Academy website
• Email address: e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langstone-junior-academy

Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.

Arranging a visit to Langstone Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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