Class Teacher - Join Our Caring and Collaborative Team at Banister

Banister Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 April 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Banister Primary School is excited to welcome passionate and enthusiastic Class Teachers to join our supportive and thriving community. We have multiple vacancies available across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), as a result of the well-deserved professional advancement of our existing team.

Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to blossom in a nurturing environment, or an experienced teacher looking to further develop your expertise, we have a place for you! We pride ourselves on providing personalised coaching and continuous professional development, empowering you to refine your classroom practice and unlock your full potential. Collaboration and learning from our experienced colleagues across the school and Trust are at the heart of our approach.

Our school ethos revolves around creating a collaborative and positive atmosphere where children, staff, and parents work together to achieve success. We are dedicated to unlocking the potential within every individual, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference in the lives of our children and contribute to the ongoing success of Banister Primary School. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving children's life chances and committed to their own professional development within a supportive, leadership-focused environment.

Our children are enthusiastic learners, and we encourage them to develop leadership skills that will support their academic and personal growth.

What the school offers its staff

Why Banister?

A supportive and engaging work environment: We value your contributions and prioritise your work-life balance.

Opportunities for growth: We are committed to your professional development, regardless of your experience level.

Convenient city location: Enjoy an easy commute! We are just a 20-minute walk from the train station and 10 minutes from the beautiful Southampton Common.

We warmly invite you to visit our wonderful school and experience our welcoming atmosphere firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact Annie Smith via email at annie.smith@banisterschool.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the Banister Primary School family

Further details about the role

Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants on Monday 28th April.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to annie.smith@banisterschool.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job description and person specification.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About Banister Primary School

School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase: Primary
School size: 418 pupils enrolled
Age range: 4 to 11
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: Banister Primary School website
Email address: annie.smith@banisterschool.co.uk
Phone number: 02380393313
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Banister is proud to be the first Primary school within the UK to be recognised as an International Leadership school, developing Leaders one Child at a time. As part of our family, you will enjoy a vibrant, dynamic and energetic staff who will support, challenge and inspire you within your new role.