10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic, reflective and committed teacher who strives to make a real difference to children’s lives? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate practitioner to join our ambitious, supportive and successful team. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or bring years of experience, we welcome your innovative and fresh ideas.

  • A qualified teacher (QTS required) with knowledge and experience in primary education.
  • The ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and a warm, positive approach to working with pupils, families, and colleagues.
  • Someone who demonstrates high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement
  • A reflective, organised individual who can work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
  • A strong commitment to raising standards and driving continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

  • A warm and welcoming environment where every child is known and valued.
  • The opportunity to join a team of talented, friendly and supportive colleagues.
  • Exciting and meaningful experiences to collaborate with other schools, as part of The Circle Trust, sharing expertise and best practice.
  • Opportunities to be creative in your teaching and shape the curriculum.
  • A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
  • A strong sense of community, supported by parents and colleagues across the Trust.
  • A thriving, well-resourced school with extensive and attractive grounds.

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 and young people. 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About The Hawthorns Primary School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
Up to 436 pupils
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

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

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