Part-time Class Teacher in KS2

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 19th January 2026

• Closing date

  18 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £18550.50 - £22676.00

Part-time Class Teacher in KS2 job summary

Gainford c of e primarY, low road, gainford, co durham, dl2 3drTEMPORARY PART-TIME CLASS TEACHER

Contract Type: Temporary until 31/8/26.

Working Pattern: Part time (0.5)

Working hours: Monday to Friday mornings

Salary: M3-M6 £37,101 - £45,352 (pro rata) depending on experience.

Employment Location: Gainford C of E Primary School

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: Thursday 18th December 2025

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Academy Council are currently seeking to appoint an experienced classroom teacher for the rest of this academic year to work in a mixed age Y3/4 class, for five mornings per week.

Required to start on Monday 19th January 2026 or as soon as practicably possible.

We are looking for a highly effective and reflective classroom practitioner with experience of working in Key Stage 2, who is passionate about offering children an environment that encourages them to love learning and promotes our Christian ethos.

Candidates should be highly motivated with a desire to continually develop their own teaching, leadership and management skills to ensure that all pupils flourish.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to demonstrate the following:

Is committed to the ethos of our school

Is a dynamic and innovative teacher

Has high expectations of pupils and a commitment to raising standards

Promotes excellence, enjoyment and fun in learning

Has a positive attitude and a sense of humour

Has experience of working across the primary age range

In return we can offer:

The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful team in a happy school

A warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which to further develop your career

A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing

Motivated and well-behaved children

An excellent partnership with families

The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th December 2025 at midnight.

It is anticipated that short listing will take place on Friday 19th December and interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026.

The Academy Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to confirmation of qualifications and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Executive Headteacher: Mrs. K. Whitaker

Gainford C of E Primary & Pre-School

Low Road

Gainford

Darlington
Co Durham
DL2 3DR

Tel: 01325 730274

Email: admin@gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk
Website: www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 50 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainford-church-of-england-primary-school-and-preschool

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