KS1 Class Teacher

Manor Infant and Nursery School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 – M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join Manor Infant School

We are looking to appoint a passionate and energetic class teacher with lots of initiative and excellent communication skills, to join our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team.

This post would be suitable for someone looking to develop their subject leadership expertise. This role is not suitable for an ECT

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate and committed to meeting the needs of all children
• A strong classroom practitioner
• Quickly able to establish positive relationships
• Able to motivate and enthuse others
• Forward thinking and aspirational
• Keen to develop their subject leadership
• Willing to learn

What the school offers its staff

We are incredibly proud of our school community; our pupils are well-behaved and eager to learn. Our shared school values of being respectful, happy and resilient underpin all areas of school life and our highly committed, enthusiastic staff team work hard to ensure that all children achieve well and make good progress.

The key strengths of our school include:

• A caring, child-centred ethos based in relational practice
• A strong and supportive staff team who are willing to share expertise
• Fantastic children who are incredibly passionate about their learning

Lots of opportunities for professional development

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 to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office, on 02392 820548 or by email (office@manor-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk) to book a visit

Application packs can be requested by telephone or by emailing the school. You may also like to visit our website at www.manorinfantschool.co.uk.

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.

Mainscale teacher.pdf - 440 KB (opens in new tab)

personal specification class teacher.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

Safer Recruitment.pdf - 664 KB (opens in new tab)

About Manor Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: lreynolds-collins@manor-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392820548
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-infant-and-nursery-school

We are incredibly proud of our school community and our pupils are well-behaved and eager to learn. Our shared school values of being respectful, happy and resilient underpin all areas of school life and our highly committed, enthusiastic staff team work hard to ensure that all children achieve well and make good progress.
The key strengths of our school include:
• A caring, child-centred ethos based in relational practice
• A strong and supportive staff team who are willing to share expertise
• Fantastic children who are incredibly passionate about their learning
• Lots of opportunities for professional development

Arranging a visit to Manor Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lreynolds-collins@manor-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk.

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