KS2 Class Teacher

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AU

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 February 2027

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (478)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a part-time post for 19.5 hours a week. 3 days a week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (but can be negotiated).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Discuss with school - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a part-time teaching position available in KS2. This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave. The post will commence on 22nd February 2027 subject to the suitable completion of any outstanding recruitment checks and will end when the individual returns from maternity leave. A date for this is not yet known.

​We are seeking a teacher who has:

• a willingness to commit to the Christian values and ethos of the school
• high expectations of pupils and evidence of excellent standards of teaching
• the ability to be a reflective practitioner, committed to raising standards
• a genuine concern for the well-being of all children and understanding of all their needs
• a commitment to extra-curricular activities
• the ability to lead a curriculum subject area either now or in the near future (please state strengths/experience within application)

ECTs and those with main scale teaching experience are equally welcome and encouraged to apply.

What the school offers its staff

St Lawrence is a successful and popular Church of England Academy School, with a dedicated and professional staff. We are committed to providing the best opportunities for learning and achievement for children within a stimulating and caring Christian environment. We work at all times towards our motto of: ‘Achieving together † Learning for life in all its fullness’

​We are part of DGAT, The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, enabling the successful applicant to be part of a collaborative family of schools improving education together.

The school will offer:

• a welcoming and well-resourced environment
• an experienced senior leadership team with a commitment to your continuing professional development
• a friendly, approachable community with a committed staff team
• a flexible approach to the curriculum which encourages and supports creativity
• a very supportive governing body
• opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues within our academy trust, DGAT

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 151 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Lawrence Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-lawrence-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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