Class Teacher

Canklow Woods Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2XJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Pay award pending

Class Teacher job summary

Canklow Woods Primary School is looking for an inspirational, passionate and highly committed teacher who has a  genuine desire to make the greatest possible impact on the lives of our most vulnerable learners.

You will have a strong passion for SEND, a deep understanding of the barriers that can affect  children’s learning and development, and proven experience of working successfully with pupils  with additional needs. You will be someone who sees potential before limitation, builds strong  relationships and refuses to give up on a child.

We are looking for a teacher who is relentlessly ambitious for every pupil, who understands that  great teaching can change life chances, and who is prepared to go the extra mile to ensure that  every child feels valued, included and able to succeed.

If you are knowledgeable, nurturing, resilient and determined to make a difference where it  matters most, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the following: 

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Practical knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• Strives to meets and exceed the Teacher standards 
• Has the ability to be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a creative and energetic  approach to teaching and learning.
• The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children  
• A flexible and willing approach to be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives 
• The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and  colleagues 
• Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a  complex team 

What we offer:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to workplace and wellbeing support services
• Being part of a family of schools within a values-based Trust.
• A comprehensive induction and support programme.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance. Your emotional well-being is important  to us. We strive to balance life and work. We endeavour to create the best possible  environment in which you can grow and enjoy a genuinely fulfilling professional life.
• A passionate commitment to your continuing professional development with learning routes  to match your interests and ambitions.
• Opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust.

Key dates:

Recruitment Closes: 14/10/2026

Interview Day: W/C 19/10/26

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

Canklow Woods 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.

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 Canklow Woods Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 245 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Canklow Woods Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/canklow-woods-primary-school

Our School
At Canklow Woods Primary School and in the White Woods Primary Academy Trust we believe that to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for learners, we must support and develop professional curiosity in all those who work in the organisation. We are proud to offer excellent professional development and career progression opportunities to all colleagues within the school and Trust. By prioritising professional curiosity and providing excellent support and training from colleagues within, and expertise beyond the Trust we are proud to develop highly effective practitioners who have a profoundly positive impact on the children they teach.
Canklow Woods Primary School is rated a Good School by Ofsted. We are committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities to all learners and adults. We are a school which has creative and curious staff, who are committed to providing the highest quality education for all our pupils, and as such we support opportunities for their professional growth.

Our Trust
Our Trust, White Woods Primary Academy Trust, was founded on, and is guided by, a strong ethos centred on improving the life chances of all children regardless of background or ability. At the very forefront of our drive for improved educational standards is developing highly effective teaching and learning through the lens of inclusive practice, to develop a culture of high challenge, strong collaboration and unrelenting curiosity.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate that they:
● Have knowledge and experience of working with children with varied needs.
● Can contribute to the development of school-wide inclusive culture and practice.
● Are able to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies.

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