8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    31 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Temporary one year contract from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Class teacher of KS1 or KS2. This will be decided upon applicant and where strengths lie. The role would be suitable for an ECT looking to gain valued knowledge and experience of teaching, supported by a well experienced team.
  • Dynamic and motivated individual who is committed to learning
  • Excellent proven track record of good teaching and learning
  • Committed to highest standards of learning for all pupils regardless of ability and background
  • Innovative and able to demonstrate exciting and creative learning both inside and outside the classroom
  • Demonstrate high standards of themselves and others
  • Enthusiastic and flexible with the capacity to contribute to wider aspects of school life.
  • Exemplary at classroom management (inclusive of behaviour, learning behaviour, special educational needs and deployment)
  • An inspiring role model
  • Determined to provide the highest quality curriculum experiences for our children

What the school offers its staff

  • The successful candidate will join our staff team who are highly supportive and dedicated to raising standards within all aspects of school life.

    Our most recent Ofsted visit (April 2024) judged the school to continue to be good.

    Here at Kirton Lane, we pride ourselves in providing a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment with strong collaborative partnerships between pupils, staff, parents and the community. OFSTED stated: ‘Pupils are happy at Kirton Lane Primary School. They enjoy learning and playing in the inclusive environment that staff have created.’

  • A hardworking team who are committed to promoting high achievement across the curriculum
  • A well-resourced environment
  • A learning environment that consistently strives to provide the very best educational experiences for our community.

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.

**** ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE DONCASTER COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED ****

Please return your application forms to the school by email to:

admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 8thJune 2026 at noon

Shortlisting date: 9th and 10th June

Provisional interview date: Thursday 18th June 2026

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

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.

About Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
221 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01302842092

The Governors, staff, parents and pupils of Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School are
looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader, who will guide our welcoming
and happy school into the next phase of development.
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary is a LA maintained school and we are situated in a village on
the outskirts of Doncaster, catering for 222 pupils aged 3-11. We are proud of our inclusive
ethos and all children achieve their full potential to become rounded and responsible
citizens. We do this by providing high-quality learning which both excites and challenges
them. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk.

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