KS1 Teacher
Whittingham Church of England Primary School, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4UP4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a KS1 teacher who has the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care. The successful candidate will deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning in order to help all pupils achieve the best they can, and act as role models, striving to inspire a love of learning in all.
Key Responsibilities:
To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure high quality learning takes place and all children make excellent progress.
To provide a nurturing classroom environment that helps children to become active and engaged learners.
To help to maintain the policies and procedures across the whole school.
To contribute to the effective working of the school and to enhance our already effective, hardworking and friendly team who support one another, the children and their families to have the best possible education and opportunities they can.
Teaching and Learning:
To enrich the curriculum with learning opportunities which enhance the learning experience of all children.
To lead an area of the curriculum (depending on candidate’s attributes) across the school.
To plan and prepare effective topics and lessons that are suitable and appropriate for mixed age classes.
Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire, and ensure pupil enjoyment, participation, and attainment.
Use regular informal assessments and observations to set targets for pupils, monitor pupil progress and respond accordingly.
To produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and online learning journals or their equivalent relating to individual and groups of children.
Maintain regular and productive communication with our children, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications.
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to activities as and when required.
Implement and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures, ensuring the health and well-being of the children in our care is maintained at all times.
School Ethos:
Support the school’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practices and procedures.
Help to develop and enhance our strong school community, characterised by children who love to learn and who demonstrate outstanding behaviour and maintain caring, respectful relationships.
Help develop a culture and ethos that is utterly committed to celebrating individual children’s unique talents and achievements whilst enabling all children to be the best they possibly can be.
Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school.
Other:
Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development.
Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Senior Management team or Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Whittingham C of E Primary School is located in the beautiful rural village of Whittingham in Northumberland. We offer a supportive, nurturing and professionally rewarding environment for all staff.
You will benefit from high‑quality training and the opportunity to learn from a skilled senior leadership team and highly experienced colleagues to help you grow into an outstanding teacher.
Our school is a place where talent is recognised, wellbeing is prioritised and career progression is actively encouraged. You’ll benefit from a warm, collaborative culture, with strong support for staff wellbeing, career development and ongoing training tailored to your strengths and aspirations.
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
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 Whittingham Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whittingham Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- belinda.athey@whittingham.northumberland.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01665 574222
Whittingham C of E Primary School is a successful Primary School of 84 pupils and has a dynamic staff team who are keen to try new initiatives and develop exciting opportunities for all our pupils.
At Whittingham C of E Primary School, you will have access to excellent professional development and training and will be supported by the expertise of the senior leadership team and experienced colleagues to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher.
Arranging a visit to Whittingham Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email belinda.athey@whittingham.northumberland.sch.uk.
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