Class Teacher
Copley Junior School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7SD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Successful teaching experience
- Evidence of involvement in CPD activities and commitment to further professional development
- School experience teaching in a primary school
- Experience of cross curricular approach to teaching
- Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers
- Ability to create an effective learning environment which challenges and supports pupils
- The ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with school teams and work with other professionals and agencies
- Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
- Ability to deliver, well planned, organised and innovative lessons
- Ability to use a range of teaching strategies which suit the needs of all pupils
- Self-motivated, conscientious, reliable and flexible
- Proficiency in the use of ICT and the software programmes used in schools
- The ability to contribute to establishing, maintaining and developing positive behaviour
- The ability to use information and data for purposes of recording, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, using data to accelerate rate of progress
- Ability to remain calm and deal with competing demands on time managing stress levels
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of national curriculum
- The ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovation across a year group
- The ability to direct and supervise support staff in class
- How children and young people learn, develop and progress through life stages and events
- How ICT can be used effectively to motivate children to learn
- How to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
- Health and safety practice and the role of the individual in promoting and safeguarding pupil and staff welfare
- How to promote and contribute to the implementation of qualities and inclusion policies in schools
- Driven to achieve the best for themselves and the children
- Committed
- Enthusiastic
- Able to motivate self and others
- Calm under pressure
- Well organised
- Creative
- Approachable
- Excellent attendance record
- Flexible
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils
- A committed, supportive and welcoming staff team
- Supportive parents and governors
- High-quality professional development opportunities
- A caring, nurturing school environment
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Copley Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Copley Junior School website
- Email address
- admin@copleyschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01302856445
'Community, Excellence, Opportunity' underpins the Vision Statement of Copley Junior School
At Copley Junior School, we are committed to the academic, personal, social, moral and emotional development of all our pupils. Our school is a safe, caring, stimulating learning environment where the effort and achievement of every single child is celebrated and valued. In working closely with pupils, parents and the wider community, our staffing team encourages children to develop into confident and compassionate young people with a strong sense of belonging. All pupils experience a relevant, vibrant and broad curriculum that supports and challenges them to reach their full potential. We aim to nurture motivated learners who have the self belief and independence to achieve excellence and succeed.
Copley Vision Statements
The Copley community will have the highest expectations, which are built on mutual respect and trust so everyone can thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture.
We will enable strong, ambitious, effective and inspirational leadership at all levels so that every child and every member of our school community is able to achieve more than they thought possible.
We will ensure that reflective and adaptive teaching and resources, based on the best educational research, deepens understanding and removes any barriers to success.
We will provide a first-class, inclusive and aspirational curriculum, which encompasses building emotional strength, mental health and supporting individuals.
All children will leave our school as happy, confident, life-long learners, who are effective communicators, ready for the next stage of their lives and will make a positive contribution to society.
Arranging a visit to Copley Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@copleyschool.co.uk.
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