Classroom Teacher
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8EH53 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2026
Closing date
7 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Range
Additional allowances
Main Pay Range
Classroom Teacher job summary
Bicton CE Primary School, a school within Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, are looking for a confident and knowledgeable teacher to join the school staff team.
ECTs are very welcome to apply.
Hours: Part-time
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover (this post is anticipated to be until July 2027 in the first instance, however the post may end sooner should the substantive post holder decide to curtail their maternity leave)
Pay Scale: Main Pay Range
Bicton CE Primary School and Nursery is a village school with strong links with the local community. We have high expectations of all our children, staff and governors and we strive to provide an environment where everyone is respected and valued.
We help children to develop perseverance and resilience and celebrate their own and others’ success.
We are looking for a teacher who strives for everyday excellence and who is open to adapting their practice to reflect current research.
The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to further develop and enhance the high standards of teaching and learning at Bicton CE Primary School
- High expectations of all children
- A conscientious attitude to their work and be well organised
- Strong behaviour management skills to develop effective relationships with children
- Knowledge of effective assessment practices
- Excellent subject knowledge and an enthusiasm to share this with children and colleagues
In return we offer the successful candidate:
- An exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced and professional Multi Academy Trust team
- Enthusiastic children who demonstrate good learning behaviours
- A dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff
- A commitment to your continuous professional development through collaborative working
References will be taken up prior to interview.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.
The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 127 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Bicton C of E Primary School is an aspirational, happy and outward looking church school with a strong sense of community.
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