Class Teacher - Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4HLThis job expired on 4 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
The TrustEd Schools 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 to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves. St. Leonard’s CE Primary School encourages everyone to thrive by embedding our Christian values in hearts and minds, within a nurturing, safe and inclusive environment, equipping our 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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
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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