KS1 Class Teacher

Croft Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (795)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Permanent, full-time — part-time applications of at least four days per week will be considered.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1–UPS3, dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs who have high expectations for every child, build strong relationships and understand the importance of securing firm foundations in KS1

• Is committed to helping every child achieve and feel included.
• Demonstrates effective teaching in KS1, including through teaching placements, and a commitment to securing good progress for children.
• Delivers engaging teaching with strong foundations in phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Creates a calm, positive classroom through clear routines and caring relationships.
• Adapts teaching to meet children’s different needs.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and builds positive partnerships with families.
• Reflects on their practice and is keen to develop professionally.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school community with friendly and enthusiastic children.
• A professional and purposeful working environment with supportive, hardworking and skilled colleagues.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, including opportunities to collaborate across One Community Trust.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Structured support and mentoring for ECTs throughout statutory induction
  

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.

Visits and applications

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and are available by appointment only on:

• Monday 12 October 2026 at 4.15 pm
• Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 10.30 am

Please contact the school office on 01925 764276 or email croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk to book a visit and request an application pack.

Completed application forms should be returned to croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk, marked for the attention of Mrs Lynsey Kelly, Headteacher. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026, 12 noon Shortlisting: Friday 16 October 2026 Lesson observations and Interviews: Thursday 22 October 2026 at Croft Primary School

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.

About Croft Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Croft Primary School website
• Email address: croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01925 764276
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/croft-primary-school-wa3-7dg

Croft Primary School
Croft
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 7DG

Arranging a visit to Croft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk.

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