Class Teacher - Primary School

St Leonard's CofE Primary School, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4HL

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday Fulltime role in school term time 1 year contract in the 1st instance Suitable for an Early Career Teacher
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

This job is suitable for a teacher who is ambitious and eager to learn within a thriving primary school. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential, secure subject knowledge, and a commitment to developing excellent teaching practice.In particular, they will:

- Understand how to plan lessons which are engaging and build on previous learning.

- Have an inclusive approach to teaching which ensures that no pupil feels left behind.

- Be determined to raise the attainment of the most disadvantaged pupils.

- Have a growth mindset and is eager for the challenge of teaching by learning from others.

- Have a passion for the curriculum and is determined to share this with others.

- Love working with children and want the best for all learners.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What the school offers its staff

The TrustEd CSAT Alliance is a Shropshire multi-academy trust looking after a family of local schools,consisting of 5 secondaries and 4 primaries. We are a professional and friendly trust committed toraising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve thesuccess they want for themselves.St. Leonard’s CE Primary School encourages everyone to thrive by embedding ourChristian values in hearts and minds, within a nurturing, safe and inclusive environment, equippingour children to become global citizens.

We can offer:

• A comprehensive Early Career Teacher programme, including a dedicated mentor, regular coaching, and structured professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive staff team who plan and learn together.
• A leadership team that is visible, approachable, and committed to staff development.
• High-quality professional development focused on improving classroom practice.
• A positive and inclusive school community, with pupils who are eager to learn.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

To organise a visit to our school please telephone 01746 762781 to arrange a suitable time. Visits are strongly recommended.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June.

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.

Job Descrtiption and Person Specification Primary Class Teacher.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Leonard's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Leonard's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stleonardsprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01746 762781
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-leonard-s-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Leonard's CofE Primary School

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

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