Senior Teacher

Astley Primary School, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2HH

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR of £3651

Senior Teacher job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner who is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children and who is ready to take the next step in their professional journey.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Demonstrates consistently excellent classroom practice.

• Has high expectations and a relentless commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.

• Is confident to lead a core subject and has a strong understanding of early reading and phonics

• Can support and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

• Has the potential and drive to undertake leadership responsibilities.

• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

As a Senior Teacher at Astley Primary School, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of education across our school. Alongside teaching your own class, you will work closely with leaders and colleagues to share best practice, support school improvement priorities and contribute to the professional development of others. The role is offered on main scale or UPR, with an additional TLR available for the successful applicant. Details of leadership responsibilities can be discussed further at interview.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, caring and motivated pupils who enjoy learning.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to excellence.

• Opportunities to develop and implement leadership skills

• High-quality professional development and support from Synergy MAT leaders

This role would be ideal for an experienced teacher who is ready to broaden their impact beyond their own classroom and who aspires to future leadership positions.

If you are an inspirational teacher with the ability to motivate others, drive high standards and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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 Astley Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Astley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astley-primary-school

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