KS2 Classroom Teacher - Twelve month Temporary

Smallwood CofE Primary School, Sandbach, CW11 2UR

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Directors, together with the Headteacher, are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher to join our KS2 team. Smallwood C of E Primary School prides itself on being an inclusive community where every member is valued and treated with mutual respect. Our core values —Kind, Ready, Respectful and Safe— sit at the heart of everything we do, shaping both our curriculum and our daily school life. Our mission statement is ‘Let your light shine’ and we are looking for a dedicated teacher who is committed to this vision and our values.

We are seeking a candidate who is reliable, resilient, enthusiastic and passionate about helping all children to thrive, and with high expectations of themselves, their colleagues and their children.

If you are a motivated, caring, reflective practitioner, and driven to inspire young minds, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and mental health lead

Parking

Generous PPA model

Mentor and coach for ECT's

Supportive well experienced team

CPD opportunities in house or external

Flexible working opportunities

Remote working for PPA time

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.

Vacancy

KS2 Primary School Teacher (Suitable for an ECT)

School:

Smallwood Church of England Primary School

Headteacher:

Iestyn Lewis

Address:

School Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, Cheshire. CW11 2UR

Applications must be submitted on a standard Application Form which is available from the School Business Manager. This should be returned via e-mail to Mrs K Brookes businessmanager@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk, and to reach school by 9am on Tuesday 7th July 2026. Please include a letter (of no more than 2 A4 sides) to support your application. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 7th July, and successful candidates will be contacted on this day regarding the interview process.

A Lesson observation and interview will take place on Thursday 9th July 2026.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please email admin@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk to book in to either of the show rounds: Thursday 2nd July at 4.15pm or Monday 6th July at 9.15am.

Telephone Number:

01477 500362

School Email Address:

admin@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk – To arrange visit

School Website Address:

http://www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk/

Position Advertised:

Temporary twelve month – Classroom Teacher – Start Date 01/09/2026

Salary:

M1-M6 (ECTs strongly encouraged to apply)

Closing Date:

Tuesday 7th July 2026 9am

Applications to be returned to:

businessmanager@smallwood.cheshire.sch.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.

Smallwood C of E Primary School Teacher Job Advert 29.06.26 Final.docx - 42.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description Smallwood C of E Primary School.docx - 46.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Smallwood CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 183 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smallwood CofE Primary School website
• Email address: businessmanager@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01477 500362
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smallwood-cofe-primary-school

Smallwood Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2UR

Arranging a visit to Smallwood CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email businessmanager@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk.

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