Class Teacher KS1

Christ Church Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE

30 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months (possibly permanent)
Pay scale: MS1 - MS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking to make a real difference in the lives of children? Join us at Christ Church Primary School and Nursery, where every day brings the opportunity to inspire, nurture, and empower young learners in a vibrant, diverse community. If you believe in fostering a love of learning and helping pupils to learn to love, this could be the perfect role for you.

About Christ Church Primary School and Nursery

Christ Church is a warm, welcoming 1.5 form entry primary school and nursery located in Burton on Trent, serving a richly diverse community.

Our vision, “LOVE to LEARN and LEARN to LOVE,” guides everything we do alongside our MASTER values. As part of the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, we strive to deliver excellence and inclusion.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and caring Class Teacher who will deliver high-quality lessons that engage and inspire our pupils. You will play a key role in nurturing a stimulating learning environment where children thrive academically and personally.

In this role, you will:

Plan and deliver an inclusive, balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
Maintain high expectations for attainment and behaviour.
Support pupils’ well-being and foster a positive classroom culture.
Contribute enthusiastically to extra-curricular activities and school life.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school committed to professional growth and leadership development.

About You

You are someone who:

Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for enabling all children to succeed.
Understands how to adapt teaching to support pupils with diverse needs, including EAL learners.
Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to your teaching.
Holds high expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour.
Is committed to working collaboratively within a supportive team.
Is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school and community.

Application Details

To apply, please download and complete the school application form and send it along with a covering letter and recruitment and monitoring forms to:

Email: s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk Or post to: Christ Church Primary School Dale Street Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE14 3TE

We encourage you to visit our school to see firsthand the vibrant community you could be joining. Please call us on 01283 247400 to arrange a visit.

Christ Church Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity.

Join us and be part of a school where children truly LOVE to LEARN and LEARN to LOVE. We look forward to hearing from you!

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
A supportive, caring team of colleagues and governors.
A school culture that values professional development and offers opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Strong links with the local community and families.
A stimulating environment where well-being and the arts are celebrated.
Benefits from the Endeavour MAT wellbeing package

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.