Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract

Springmead Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  11 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,998.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract job summary

Springmead School is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust which is a community of schools formed in 2016 with Excellent Teaching and Learning, Always and Everywhere at its heart. We pride ourselves on being a caring and nurturing school that has high expectations and aspirations for ourselves and all our children. We aim to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment and strongly believe that a positive start to a child’s education impacts significantly on their engagement and attitudes to learning.We have been awarded an Ofsted “Good” rating in all areas of the school and are now working toward becoming an outstanding school. To help us in our journey, we are currently looking to recruit a KS2 Class Teacher on a fixed term contract for two terms from 5th January 2026 . We are moving towards an innovative and exciting way of teaching , including Google Classroom and using generative AI to enhance the teaching and learning of English writing, feedback and assessmentWe can offer you:

Teacher pay above national rates

A move towards a more flexible way of working

An innovative way of working, aiming at reducing workload and freeing up time for the fun stuff!

Up to 3 days term time ‘personal’ leave per year (FTE) Access to 24 hour health support Excellent induction and mentor support Ongoing training and other CPD opportunities to develop your career with us The opportunity to work in other schools across the Trust Salary sacrifice childcare voucher schemeWe are looking for a teacher who: Has a good sense of humour and has a fun, positive approach to life An enthusiasm for using Google Classroom and other technologies to support effective teaching and learning Is passionate about inspiring children in their learning Has high expectations of all children Is enthusiastic, energetic and wants to work all kinds of children Is well-organised Is keen to learn and develop Is a good team playerVisits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we would be delighted to show candidates around the school so please telephone the school office to make an appointment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.We will close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

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 Springmead Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 263 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springmead Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springmead-primary-school

Springmead Primary School is a vibrant and caring two-form entry primary school set on the outskirts of leafy Welwyn Garden City. The school has its own nursery provision as part of its Early Years Setting. It is a member of the Spiral Partnership Trust group of schools. We are committed to high academic standards, high expectations and high aspirations which drives our belief in “Believe, Achieve, Succeed”. We pay above the national rate of pay, invest heavily in training and development and offer addition benefits, such as personal days to take during term time, private health care options and nursery vouchers. We would welcome an application from interested candidates who wish to become part of Springmead and the 'Spiral’ family.

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