18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 4 mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) plus PPA

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

M1 to M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who;

  • Is an outstanding class teacher ideally with experience of teaching year 4 and above. • Has high expectations of all pupils and is committed to raising standards for every child • Is supportive of our Christian values, ethos and vision
  • Is committed to working as part of a happy team
  • Is hard working and will enjoy providing our children with a wide variety of learning experiences
  • Has a great sense of humour! • Is flexible, motivated and willing to participate in the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive.’
  • A very supportive and friendly team of colleagues and Governors
  • Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
  • Supportive parents, families and community
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Beautiful rural setting

Further details about the role

The Governing Body of Orton CE School is looking to appoint an outstanding and committed class teacher to teach our small Year 4 class. This will be 0.48 - 4 mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) plus PPA.

We are also advertising for another temporary teaching role for the Autumn term 0.52 which could be the same person. Please see additional advert & indicate on your application form whether you would be interested in one or both roles.

Required to start September 2025. This post will be fixed term until 31st August 2026 dependant on numbers on roll.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check

Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office. – 01539 624268 email: admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

For an application pack download from our school website https://www.ortoncofeprimary.co.uk/current-vacancies-1/

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 2nd June 2025 Interviews: Provisionally W/c 9th June and will include an observation of teaching.


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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About Orton CofE School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
52 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01539624268

Arranging a visit to Orton CofE School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@orton.cumbria.sch.uk.

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