Class Teacher

Stamshaw Junior School, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year, September 25 to August 26
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £31,650 and £43,607

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

We are a values led school which underpins all that we do at Stamshaw Junior School in order to be kind, do our best and achieve together. We have high expectations of work & behaviour and we aim to foster a life-long love of learning in our pupils and equip them with skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond.

In November 2023, our school was graded as a GOOD school by Ofsted.

We are a proud member of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and we are seeking a highly motivated and positive class teacher for the new academic year. If you can demonstrate the skillset required for this position we would like to hear from you.

We can offer a hardworking, fun and supportive team with a range of skills, willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practice. Being a reflective school, we continually strive to innovate and improve practice and a commitment to quality professional development. Stamshaw Junior School staff and pupils are extremely proud of their school and the community in which they live.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. 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. 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nina.glover@stamshawjun.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

UNICAT Class Teacher Job Profile SJS.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stamshaw Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 276 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stamshaw Junior School website
• Email address: nina.glover@stamshawjun.org.uk
• Phone number: 02392661045
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stamshaw-junior-school-portsmouth

We are a values led school which underpins all that we do at Stamshaw Junior School in order to be kind, do our best and achieve together. We have high expectations of work & behaviour and we aim to foster a life-long love of learning in our pupils and equip them with skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond.

Arranging a visit to Stamshaw Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nina.glover@stamshawjun.org.uk.

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