Class Teacher

Hermitage Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7NP

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 Years
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hermitage Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team from 1st September 2026. This is a full-time post, for two years in the first instance, suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers looking to begin their career in a nurturing and ambitious school community.

At Hermitage, our motto is ‘Together we thrive’, and this is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally, and where staff are equally valued, supported and inspired to grow professionally.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes
• is passionate about teaching and learning, with the ability to engage, challenge and inspire children
• is reflective, creative and committed to continuous improvement
• enjoys working collaboratively as part of a strong team
• brings energy, flexibility, warmth and a sense of humour to school life

Candidates should outline in their letter of application their relevant experience, skills and interests, making clear reference to the Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning
• A caring, committed and friendly staff team
• A positive and inclusive school ethos
• A supportive environment in which to develop and thrive professionally
• Opportunities for professional growth and development at every stage of your career
• Employee Assistance programme - counselling, access to occupational health, dedicated support phone line

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.

We warmly invite you to come and look around before applying. Tours will take place on Tuesday 14th April at 9:30am; Friday 17th April at 9:30am; and Monday 21st April at 4pm. Please contact Mrs Bevan in the school office to arrange your visit.

Application forms along with a letter of application, which should be no more than two sides, should be sent to admin@hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 5th May 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hermitage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake all relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks including enhanced DBS check, online checks and checks with past employers by obtaining references for shortlisted candidates before interview. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS.

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.

Person Specification - Class Teacher September 2026.pdf - 320 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hermitage Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hermitage Primary School website
• Email address: head@hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01477532838
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hermitage-primary-school-crewe

Set a short walk from the centre of Holmes Chapel, a village in Cheshire East, Hermitage Primary School is one-form entry school, with around 210 pupils currently on roll including a 7 place Resource Provision for autism. In October 2023 Ofsted judged us to be Good with Outstanding features.
With extensive grounds and a flourishing extra-curricular offer (including sports, art and music) we’ve built an excellent reputation as a caring, family-friendly school, with strong links into the community.

Arranging a visit to Hermitage Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk.

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