Class Teacher KS1 - Part-time

Wadworth Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 9AP

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: MPS3 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning across both the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, ensuring continuity, progression, and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons appropriate to both EYFS and Year 2 pupils
• Adapt teaching styles to suit play-based learning (EYFS) and more structured learning (KS1)
• Ensure lessons are inclusive and differentiated to meet a range of needs
• Promote early reading, writing, and maths skills across both phases
• Create a stimulating learning environment in both settings

Planning and Curriculum

• Plan in line with the EYFS framework and KS1 National Curriculum
• Work collaboratively with EYFS and Year 2 team members to ensure consistency
• Ensure smooth progression for pupils transitioning from EYFS to KS1

Assessment and Progress

• Observe, assess, and track pupil progress in both EYFS and Year 2
• Use assessment data to inform planning and next steps
• Contribute to reports and parent consultations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Classroom Management and Behaviour

• Establish clear expectations and routines in both classes
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Promote independence and resilience

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils
• Follow school policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with teaching assistants and other staff
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers across both classes
• Attend relevant staff meetings and briefings (pro rata as appropriate)
• Ensure effective handover and communication with job-share partners or class teachers

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Stay informed about developments in both EYFS and KS1 practice

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
• Strong understanding of both EYFS and KS1 curriculum requirements
• Ability to adapt teaching across different age groups
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching in both EYFS and Year 2
• Knowledge of phonics programmes (e.g. Read Write Inc. or similar)
• Experience of job-share or part-time teaching roles

Key Skills and Attributes

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Positive, nurturing approach to teaching
• Good time management and organisation
• Reflective and proactive practitioner

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Well-resourced EYFS provision
• Opportunities for professional development
• Well-behaved, happy children who enjoy learning

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.

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.

Doncaster Schools - Teachers Headteachers word.doc - 402 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec.docx - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wadworth Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wadworth Primary School website
• Email address: louise.wollerton@wadworth.doncaster.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01302851451
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wadworth-primary-school

Wadworth is a rural primary school, 6 miles outside of Doncaster and currently has 143 pupils on roll. We strive to promote an inclusive child centred approach to learning, where our core values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are at the centre of everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Wadworth Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.wollerton@wadworth.doncaster.sch.uk.

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