Class Teacher
Lydbrook Primary School, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PX11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time although we will consider applicants who would be open to part-time working
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6 or UPS depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about inspiring young learners to help them thrive? Are you committed to creating a positive and supportive classroom environment? Join our friendly and supportive team at Lydbrook Primary School as a class teacher as Together we Learn; Together we Excel!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our school as it continues to strive for excellence. Classes will be allocated to best suit the candidate. Also, we will consider applicants who would be open to part time working. Please make your preferences clear in your application. You will take a key role in shaping the future of the school, working with a skilled staff support team and ensuring every child receives the highest quality education and care.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates who
- have successful teaching experience in early years and/or key stage 1 or 2;
- have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practice;
- have high expectations for all children and a commitment to inclusive practice;
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- are reflective practitioners, keen to develop professionally and continually improve outcomes for pupils.
ECTs are welcome to apply and full support and mentoring will be given.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A welcoming and knowledgeable team in a supportive environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunities for leadership development
- Wellbeing support and resources
- Children who are eager to learn and families who value our work
- A school committed to high standards and inclusive practice
Visits are welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit (01594 860344).
Further information about the job
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 Lydbrook Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 84 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lydbrook Primary School website
- Email address
- clerk@lydbrook.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01594860344
Lydbrook Primary School
Lydbrook, Gloucestershire
NOR: 71
Nestled in the Wye Valley, our small school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong relationships, and commitment to ensuring every child is seen, valued, and able to flourish. We enjoy extensive outdoor learning spaces, a highly dedicated staff team and a community that takes great pride in its school. As we embed our refreshed school vision — Together we learn. Together we excel. — we are looking for a leader who can unite, motivate and guide our school family with clarity, compassion and ambition.
Arranging a visit to Lydbrook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@lydbrook.gloucs.sch.uk.
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