Class Teacher ECT 1-2

Burton Fields School, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  03-11-25 or 05-01-26

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £34,823.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher ECT 1-2 job summary

Class Teacher ECT 1-2 - Burton Fields School

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Required for November 2025 or January 2026)

Do you believe that every child has the right to an excellent education every single day?

Are you looking for a school where children’s behaviour is outstanding, where everyone truly belongs, and where your professional growth and wellbeing are valued as highly as the success of the pupils you teach?

If so, Burton Fields School is the place for you.

We are seeking an inspiring class teacher to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team, as we continue our commitment to promoting the education, development and wellbeing of every child.

Burton Fields School is proud to be a GOLD Rights Respecting School, which means that children’s rights are at the heart of our ethos and culture; pupils are encouraged to respect themselves and others, to have a voice in their learning and to play an active role in inspiring positive change. We are a nurturing, inclusive community with high expectations of everyone. At our school, children are celebrated as individuals and inspired to learn through exciting, creative and engaging experiences.

Our children’s behaviour is outstanding; they are curious, kind and eager to learn. Their futures are at the centre of everything we do, and we are proud to be a school where each child feels safe, supported and valued.

We are equally committed to our staff, offering:

• a welcoming, collaborative team.

• a warm and nurturing work environment.

• professional development opportunities to help you flourish in your career.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner.

• share our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience.

• provide pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning opportunities.

• have high aspirations for every child, ensuring that each receives the very best chance to excel and enjoy.

• be committed to their own professional growth.

• contribute to and support a wider curriculum offer that allows children to discover their passions and pursue their curiosity.

To gain a deeper insight into life at Burton Fields, please see our attached prospectus.

Please note: this post is offered on a fixed-term basis due to potential fluctuations in pupil numbers; however, it is anticipated that this will not affect the continuation of the role.

If you would like to visit the school before applying, please book a tour with the Headteacher by calling the school office on 01283 248158.

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 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 Burton Fields School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burton Fields School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burton-fields-school

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