KS1 Class Teacher

West Walton Community Primary School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or ASAP

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

KS1 Class Teacher job summary

Part of The Windmill Primary Federation 

 

Tel: 01945 583620 

Email: office@westwaltonprimary.co.uk  

Website: https://www.windmillfederation.org.uk/tilney-st-lawrence-primary-school/ 

 

• Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) 
• Temporary until July 2027 
• Full Time 
• Start Date: January 2027 or ASAP 

Join Our Dedicated Team at West Walton CP School 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Key Stage 1 Year 1 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference in a nurturing and inclusive school environment. 

About the Role 

You will: 

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons that inspire a love of learning 
• Plan, assess and track pupil progress in line with the KS1 curriculum 
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents 
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community 

We Are Looking for Someone Who: 

• Is a qualified teacher with experience in Key Stage 1 (or strong ECTs welcome) 
• Has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour 
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and strong subject knowledge 
• Is passionate about teaching and committed to continuous professional development 
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills 

We Offer: 

• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team 
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 
• A positive and inclusive school ethos 

Please phone Tilney St Lawrence office on 01945 880405 if you are interested or email office@tilneystlawrenceprimary.co.uk   

How to apply 

A Job Description and Person Specification are available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed application forms should be returned via email to office@tilneystlawrenceprimary.co.uk  

Closing Date: 24 September 2026 

Interview Date: 30 September 2026 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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.

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.

About West Walton Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Walton Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-walton-community-primary-school

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