Class Teacher

John of Rolleston Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9AG

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  14 Dec 2026

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 Annually (FTE) M3 - M6

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

Fixed Term Contract (December 2026 - August 2027)

Maternity Cover

32. 5 hours per week

John of Rolleston is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

POST DETAILS

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

be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner;

support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;

be committed to providing pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning experiences;

have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every child receives the very best opportunities to excel and enjoy;

be committed to their own professional learning;

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

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01283 247515.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

John of Rolleston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. Please note if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed on the school’s website.

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

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. In addition, an online social media search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

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 John of Rolleston Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John of Rolleston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-of-rolleston-primary-school-burton-on-trent

John of Rolleston is an exciting place to work. All of our school family members are committed to the development of effective teaching pedagogy and outstanding curriculum. We achieve this through bespoke pedagogy training and instructional coaching methods. John of Rolleston is a nurturing and supportive school family where both children and adults thrive.

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