10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - One year

Full-time equivalent salary

£32916 - £45352

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Experience Required

We are seeking a classroom teacher who demonstrates the following:

Teaching and Learning

  • Experience of delivering high-quality teaching in a primary setting, with secure subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Ability to plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that maintain pace and challenge
  • A strong understanding of how to promote pupil progress and achievement for all learners
  • High expectations for both learning and behaviour

Inclusion and Pupil Support

  • Experience of adapting teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and additional needs
  • Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment where all pupils feel supported and able to succeed
  • Understanding of how to identify barriers to learning and provide targeted support

Assessment and Progress

  • Experience of using assessment effectively to inform teaching and learning
  • Ability to track pupil progress and identify next steps
  • Confidence in providing clear, constructive feedback to support improvement

Behaviour and Classroom Management

  • Strong behaviour management skills, including the ability to establish clear routines and expectations
  • Ability to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
  • Experience of promoting positive relationships and consistent standards of conduct

Professional Collaboration

  • Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external agencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents and carers
  • Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school, including events and extracurricular activities

Professional Development and Reflection

  • Commitment to continuous professional development and improving practice
  • Ability to reflect on teaching and respond positively to feedback
  • Awareness of current educational research and developments

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

  • Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
  • Commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing and safety at all times

Personal Qualities

  • Professional, reliable and organised
  • Demonstrates integrity, kindness and respect
  • Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
  • A positive, resilient and reflective practitioner who is committed to making a difference

What the school offers its staff

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team where collaboration is valued
  • Pupils who are well behaved, respectful and enthusiastic learners
  • A strong commitment to staff development and professional learning
  • A school culture where wellbeing matters, for both pupils and staff
  • Opportunities to work within a school that is continually improving and striving for excellence
  • A leadership team that is visible, supportive and committed to doing what is right for children

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Dalton School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
486 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Dalton School website
Phone number
01484538729

Dalton School is a large urban school, with a specialist visual impaired provision within it. There are 530 children on roll, with approximately one-third of children entitled to pupil premium. Dalton is a highly regarded school and pupil and staff well-being is at the heart of everything we offer. The core values of determination, aspiration, love, tolerance, optimism and nurture are embedded across the curriculum which provides a strong focus for the school to thrive.

Arranging a visit to Dalton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.walsh@kirkleeseducation.uk.

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