KS2 Class Teacher Part-time

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR

25 days remaining to apply

Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Actual pro-rata salary £18,836 - £23,025 based on 16.5hrs per week M3 - M6

KS2 Class Teacher Part-time job summary

Temporary Part-time Class Teacher Required to work in a small mixed aged KS2 class, five mornings per week, teaching English, Maths, Science and RE.

M3-M6 £37,101 - £45,352 (pro rata) Required from 1st September 2026

The Academy Councillors at Gainford C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective and reflective classroom practitioner with experience of working in Key Stage 2, who is passionate about offering children an environment that encourages them to love learning and promotes our Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will become part of a committed team who have high expectations and believe in respect and success for all. Our children need a teacher who will take an interest in them as individuals and who will ensure that they make excellent progress by making learning exciting, memorable and fun.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can demonstrate the following:

Is committed to the ethos of our school

Is a dynamic and innovative teacher

Has high expectations of pupils and a commitment to raising standards

Promotes excellence, enjoyment and fun in learning

Has a positive attitude and a sense of humour

Has experience of working across the primary age range

In return we can offer:

The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful team in a happy school

A warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which to further develop your career

A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing

Motivated and well-behaved children

An excellent partnership with families

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026 at midnight.

It is anticipated that short listing will take place on Monday 1st June 2026 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2026.

The Academy Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to confirmation of qualifications and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Executive Headteacher: Mrs. K. Whitaker

Gainford C of E Primary & Pre-School Low Road Gainford Darlington Co Durham DL2 3DR Tel: 01325 730274 Email: admin@gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk Website: www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk

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.

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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.