Mainscale Teacher
Castlefields Primary School, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5DQ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday-Friday Full Time
Contract type
- Fixed term - August 2027
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The teacher will:
Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate
Communication
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Management of staff and resources
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers
Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources delegated to them
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
What the school offers its staff
Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.
TrustEd Schools is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, positive and enthusiastic Teacher to join our school. New or recently qualified teachers are welcome to apply. We are looking for dedicated and committed classroom practitioners who are passionate about teaching and learning.
The post will require the successful applicant(s) to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work under pressure.
If you are a hard-working and committed individual and would like to join a school that aims to provide a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment through expert teaching and support staff to ensure all students achieve their full potential and where staff are supported and valued, then we are the school for you.
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
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.
About Castlefields Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 228 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castlefields Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@castlefields.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01746 764072
Castlefields is Primary School based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Arranging a visit to Castlefields Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@castlefields.org.uk.
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