18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 - £43,607

Pay scale

M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Poplar Farm is a new school which opened in September 2018. We are a warm, caring, inclusive and vibrant school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint a Y6 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave. This is a great chance to join our incredible school! The successful candidate will receive bespoke support from an experienced mentor, and the opportunity to access a range of CPD activities.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Are efficient, well organised and have skills and talents to improve the learning of children.
  • Have high expectations for learning.
  • Use a range of positive behaviour management strategies.
  • Have excellent communication skills and are approachable for all children, staff and parents.
  • Have the ability to promote the school's aims and values.

What the school offers its staff

In turn we can offer you:

  • Friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking children.
  • A forward-thinking and supportive staff who are committed to enhancing the learning and progress of our children.
  • A new school building filled with rich and creative and learning environments, both inside and outside.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
  • A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
  • Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
  • A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
  • A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff team.
  • An innovative, forward thinking leadership team.
  • Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent).
  • A Bike2Work Scheme.

    Further details about the role

    If you would like to view the school, please attend one of our Open Afternoons on one of the following dates:

    • Tuesday 6 May, 2pm
    • Wednesday 14 May, 2pm

    To book a place at one of these sessions, please contact the school office - enquiries@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk or telephone the school on 01476 850680.

    Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 19 May 2025

    Interviews will take place: 23 May 2025

    CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

    Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

    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 are not accepted.

    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    How to apply
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Additional documents

    If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

    About Poplar Farm School

    School type
    Free School, ages 4 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary
    School size
    360 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    4 to 11
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    Phone number
    01476850680

    Arranging a visit to Poplar Farm School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk.

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