Class Teacher

Sun Hill Junior School, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9NB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) MPR / UPR

Class Teacher job summary

Sun Hill Junior School is a 1.5 form entry, semi rural school, situated in the beautiful Hampshire countryside and is a sponsored academy and part of Vita Multi Academy Trust.

As a School we are continually working to improve the experiences that we offer our children. Our team are extremely dedicated and invested in delivering the highest quality teaching as well as nurturing the individual. We believe it is crucial that we work together, in partnership, to ensure that our pupils get the very best from their time at Sun Hill Junior School.

Our goal is to open opportunities for our children through an exciting curriculum which we are continually developing, in a safe and supportive environment. We want the children to engage in their learning and continue to be happy and successful learners who are equipped with the skills they need for their futures.

SHJS has an SEMH Resourced Provision Unit (called the Nest) which provides support for pupils from across the setting, The Nest is an integral part of the school.

We are looking to recruit two class teachers, one on a permanent basis and one on a fixed term contract until the end of the current academic year, to start in January 2027. Both positions will work full time hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of an assigned class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
• Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
• Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
• Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
• Prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
• Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
• Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
• Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
• Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education - academic, social and emotional.
• Meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.

If you do, please remember:

• AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences.
• AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested.
• Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience.
• You must not provide false or misleading information.
• If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.

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.

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.

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.

About Sun Hill Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sun Hill Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sun-hill-junior-school-alresford

Sun Hill Junior School is a rural school based in New Alresford, Hampshire. It is part of The Perins Multi Academy Trust.

As a school, Sun Hill Junior School is continually working to improve the experiences that it offers the children. From in class learning environments, to the many extra-curricular activities it invests in, ensuring that Sun Hill Junior School children succeed in and out of the classroom.

The staff team are extremely dedicated and invested in delivering the highest quality teaching as well as nurturing the individual. We believe it is crucial that we work together, in
partnership, to ensure that every child gets the very best from their time at Sun Hill Junior School.

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