Class Teacher
Stamshaw Infant Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NW9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE Monday to Wednesday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Autumn Term - September to December - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £31,650 and £43,607
Actual salary
- Between £18,990 and £26,164.20
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of continual professional development that is relevant and appropriate to the post
Very good knowledge of pedagogy, and research, initiatives and technologies in learning and child development
Knowledge of the national curriculum with particular interest and expertise in at least one area
A good knowledge of emerging technology and the use of IT to enhance learning and engage pupils
Understanding of assessment for learning and its use to raise standards
Current knowledge of safeguarding legislation and government guidance relevant to the post
An understanding of the role of parents and the community in school improvement and how this can be promoted and developed
Skills
Demonstrable evidence of the skills required to be an excellent classroom practitioner, making learning exciting, relevant and cross curricular
Ability to challenge and differentiate teaching and learning for pupils of all abilities and needs
A skillful communicator with strong, interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Ability to make learning exciting, relevant and cross curricular
Ability to create a vibrant, collaborative, happy and challenging learning environment
Ability to plan and implement a cohesive, creative and innovative curriculum
Ability to make effective use of IT in teaching, learning and assessment
Ability to analyse data for the effective monitoring and assessment of pupil performance and target setting
Creative and innovative approach to using the latest technologies within the curriculum for enhanced pupil learning
Experience
Experience of successfully raising attainment and increasing pupil progress
Experience of systematically assessing, monitoring and evaluating pupil attainment, and adjusting provision, in order to accelerate progress
Experience of collaborating and building effective relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and the wider community
Successful experience of teaching children with SEND and other vulnerable groups
Experience of participating in extra-curricular activities and local visits to enrich learning experiences.
Personal attributes
Enthusiastic, positive and approachable, with the presence to inspire confidence and trust, combined with a love of teaching and seeing children progress and develop
Strong working ethos with a high level of commitment to the school, its improvement, its ethos and its values; welcomes accountability to a wide range of groups
As an effective member of a team you will be adaptable and sensitive to challenging situations, forming positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, colleagues and the wider community, and adopting a reflective approach, with the ability to be self-critical when receiving feedback
Committed to the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural development of pupils, recognising and valuing the richness and diversity of pupils and the school community
Commitment to excellence in learning and teaching and a willingness to share expertise, knowledge and skills, supporting and encouraging others whilst recognising the importance of work-life balance.
Promote and support positive and high standards of behaviour
What the school offers its staff
Stamshaw Infant School is a happy, friendly school where children learn with confidence in an environment where respect, happiness and creativity underpin everything we do.
Stamshaw Infant School is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, which will bring you added benefits and opportunities. As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and delivering high-quality education, we have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact—giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nglover@stamshaw-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stamshaw Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stamshaw Infant Academy website
- Email address
- nglover@stamshaw-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 023 9266 1192
Arranging a visit to Stamshaw Infant Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nglover@stamshaw-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk.
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