Class Teacher - Year 5 Fixed Term
St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 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
- Fixed term - 2 terms
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and successful primary teaching experience. Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly upper Key Stage 2, would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will:
Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching with high expectations for every child.
Adapt teaching thoughtfully to meet individual needs, including those of children with SEND.
Use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and move learning forward.
Establish clear routines and a positive, inclusive classroom.
Work collaboratively, reflect on their practice and respond positively to feedback.
Support our Christian vision and values and share our commitment to safeguarding.
This post is not suitable for Early Career Teachers. Applicants must have completed statutory teacher induction or be exempt from the requirement.
What the school offers its staff
St Laurence Church of England Primary School offers the opportunity to be part of a welcoming school community in Ludlow, where positive relationships are central to school life.
Our Christian vision, “Love one another”, and our values of Trust, Creativity and Wisdom guide how we work together. We want every child to feel known, valued and included, and we value the contribution each member of staff makes.
We offer opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute ideas and develop your classroom practice through professional learning. You will work alongside subject leaders and our SENCO to support children’s learning and inclusion.
Visits are very much encouraged so that you can meet us, see the school and find out more about joining our team.
Further information about the job
This is a full-time Year 5 class teacher post, fixed term from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027, on the Main Pay Range M1–M6. The role focuses on strong classroom teaching and does not include a designated subject leadership responsibility.
The application pack is available alongside the advert and on our school website. Please complete the application form, explaining how your skills, experience and personal qualities meet the person specification, and return it to admin@st-laurenceprimary.com.
Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Visit are strongly encouraged. To arrange a school visit, please call the school office on 01584 872766.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Laurence CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@st-laurenceprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01584872766
Arranging a visit to St Laurence CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-laurenceprimary.com.
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