Class Teacher

Christ Church Church of England Academy, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2NT

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

General duties

Undertaking duties as required in the ‘Teachers’ Standards’

Displaying commitment to the ethos and success of the school.

Contributing to the school’s process of self-evaluation and development.

Being familiar with the school’s systems, structures, policies and procedures.

Actively supporting school activities where required, including attending educational trips, extra-curricular activities and parents’ evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.

Carrying out duties reasonably required by the Headteacher

Teaching duties

Delivering learning in accordance with the curriculum, national guidelines and the school’s strategy.

• Planning a varied, balanced and appropriate curriculum which supports the needs of all pupils and ensures all pupils reach their potential.
• Adapting teaching styles to suit all pupils and providing a supportive learning environment.
• Differentiating resources and equipment so lessons can be accessed by all pupils.

Self-evaluating their teaching to improve effectiveness.

Leading a curriculum area as appropriate to interests and experience

Pupil support

Carrying out other duties that support pupils’ learning while operating in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

Working as part of a team to evaluate and develop pupils’ learning needs.

Enforcing the school’s Behaviour Policy through effective classroom management.

Encouraging pupils to develop and use their creativity and initiative, gain increased independence, and undertake new responsibilities.

Being familiar with the ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ and supporting pupils with SEND appropriately.

Understanding the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promoting pupils’ wellbeing and safety.

Monitoring and reporting

Being committed to the school’s target setting and monitoring systems for pupil progress.

Systematically assessing and recording pupils’ academic progress and other areas of their progress and using the results to inform lesson planning decisions.

Monitoring pupils’ classwork and homework, providing feedback and setting informed targets.

Delivering relevant national assessments in line with the relevant frameworks.

Reporting on individual pupils’ progress to the headteacher and parents, as required.

Training

Keeping up to date with, and remaining knowledgeable about, the requirements of the curriculum and national guidelines.

Undertaking relevant CPD.

Communication

Liaising with the curriculum lead to ensure teaching is delivered in line with school expectations and goals.

Working with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.

Working with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.

Working with the designated teacher for LAC to support LAC and previously LAC.

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.

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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 Christ Church Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ Church Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-church-of-england-academy

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