Class Teacher (Primary)
The Bluecoat School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher (Primary) job summary
Vacancy for a Key Stage 1 Class Teacher at The Bluecoat School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours 100% full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Key Stage One Teacher with phonics experience to join The Bluecoat School. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to childrens learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons. We are looking for a phonics leader to continue to drive our improving standards forward. You will be child focused and resilient, interested in being part of and committing to the Bluecoat community. You will provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all Key Stage One children to help them achieve their full potential and a love for learning.
The opportunity:
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
- An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school
- Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
- Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
The ideal candidate:
- Phonics experience
- QTS teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching Key Stage One/Two
- Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
About The Bluecoat School
There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all of our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bluecoat School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 141 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bluecoat School website
School location
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