Class Teacher x 2
Whiteways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8EX22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 32.5 Hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class Teacher
1 x Permanent Post
1 x Temporary in the first instance to 31st August 2027
Start date: September 2026
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Pay Scale: M1 – M6
Salary: £32,916 - £45,352
Cascade Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint two full time Class Teachers to join the Trust.
We recommend you read our recent Ofsted report to understand the diverse needs of our community, and how our dedicated and ambitious staff team support our children to succeed. Our school is rated good, with KS2 outcomes at or above national.
Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.
Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted, with two new schools joining in the new year.
Whiteways Primary School is a collaborative, multicultural and vibrant place to work. We pride ourselves on working together as a staff team to ensure we give our children the best starting points in life. Our curriculum is what excites the children for learning, and we strive to be innovative in our teaching approaches. We continually celebrate our uniqueness and diversity through our curriculum and community cohesion; making learning purposeful, immersive and challenging.
The Role:
The role is based at Whiteways Primary School which has an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking senior leadership team. The purpose of the role will be to teach designated pupils and undertake associated pastoral and administrative duties as well as other general responsibilities, having full regard for the school/Trust’s ethos, aims and policies; and to undertake tasks related to the development of a curriculum area.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
- Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children.
- To plan programmes of work for pupils in co-operation with teaching colleagues within the team in order to ensure that all children are taught by members of that team experience similar learning opportunities
- To plan work matched to the individual needs of children and within the school’s agreed policy and schemes of work
- To produce written records of such planning in accordance with Trust policy
- To assess and record pupil’s achievements and progress within the statutory requirements and Trust’s assessment policy and report to parents
- To contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to ensure the co-ordination of the work of the school as a whole
- To ensure that the classroom is kept tidy and attractive, with children’s resources readily available for them to find independently
- To contribute to the ideas within and the implementation of the School Improvement Plan
- To supervise the use of support staff relevant to the class.
- To contribute to the provision of a safe and secure learning environment.
- Work closely within the school team and contribute to the school community
- Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
- Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- To pursue the aims of the school in a positive manner and promote the agreed ethos
- To work co-operatively within a whole staff team, and within the year/teaching and learning group to achieve continuous improvement with constant regard to quality in both learning and teaching
- To teach pupils according to their individual needs, including the planning and assessment of work in line with agreed policies of the Trust/school
- To monitor and assess children’s progress and report to parents
- To implement and maintain the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour
- To support the school’s endeavours to meet the needs of its community
- Participate in the school’s performance management process
- To promote and monitor the organisation of the learning and teaching through a particular subject throughout the school
What the school offers its staff
For all your hard work, we provide:
- A successful and visionary team to support you
- A supportive and committed staff team
- We cover cost of your enhanced disclosure check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work
Further information about the job
Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form and provide any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children prior to interview. Any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.
How to apply:
If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Beth Callaghan via email at recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
You can download the word version of the application form from Cascade’s website – Recruitment | Cascade MAT
Please do not use Sheffield City Council application form
Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whiteways Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 430 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whiteways Primary School website
- Email address
- bcallaghan@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2423169
At Whiteways Primary School, we envision a dynamic and inclusive learning community where every child is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Our commitment is to nurture a love for learning, foster creativity, and instil values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student is prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Together with families and the broader community, we aim to inspire lifelong learners who are confident, compassionate, and equipped to make positive contributions to society.
Arranging a visit to Whiteways Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bcallaghan@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
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