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Class teacher

Halfway Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 3GU

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-time, 3 days a week. Days of the week to be confirmed.
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - M5 £32,916 - £42,057

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children at Halfway Nursery Infant School are seeking a new part-time class teacher from September 2026. This post is a temporary position for one year budget dependent and the successful candidate will be expected to job-share a class with another teacher, ensuring they contribute fairly to the classroom duties alongside playing their part in the wider culture of the school. The role will be in either KS1 or EYFS (this includes nursery).

We are looking to appoint a committed and professional teacher who will be responsible for delivering high standards of teaching and learning for all pupils, through carefully constructed task designs and challenges in lessons. We have high expectations for all our children and are committed to ensuring they are not only ready for the next step in their education as they move to our federated Junior school, but also able to positively contribute to their communities. The successful candidate must be a good team player. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working within the EYFS and KS1 curriculums.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Dates for visits are:

• Monday 18th May at 4pm

• Wednesday 20th May at 4pm

• Monday 1st June at 4pm

• Thursday 4th June at 4pm

Please telephone the office to arrange a visit.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

What the school offers its staff

Halfway Nursery Infant School is located at the heart of our community in the south of Sheffield. At the heart of all we do are our children. We want them to enjoy their childhood and be valued for their individuality, culture and heritage, ready to go into the wider world as well rounded, happy, healthy and responsible citizens. At Halfway, we strive for every child to be aspirational and forward thinking in all they do and remain lifelong learners who are reflective, resilient and adaptable.

Our School Can Offer:

• Leadership committed to empowering staff.

• A supportive and hardworking staff team.

• Inspiring children who want to learn.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job Description and Person Spec.doc - 81.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Halfway Nursery Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Halfway Nursery Infant School website
• Email address: helena.clayton@halfway-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2482360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halfway-nursery-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Halfway Nursery Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.clayton@halfway-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.

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