Teacher

Woodthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8DA

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 March 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

-Approachable with excellent inter-personal skills.

-Excellent communication skills.

-Outstanding classroom practice that challenges and inspires.

-Ability to offer relevant & focussed feedback which impacts directly on pupil progress.

What the school offers its staff

Dear Candidate,

Thanks for your interest in the post of class teacher at Woodthorpe Primary. We are proud to be part of the Minerva Learning Trust, and proud of all of our amazing children. Working together we aim for the highest possible standards and support each other to ensure they are achieved.

At the heart of our offer is a commitment to staff development. We believe that through investing in our staff, we can support all our children in excelling across the curriculum.

At Woodthorpe Primary School it is our mission to provide a curriculum which is engaging, exciting, relevant and fun for all learners in the 21st century. We teach a curriculum based on the knowledge and skills that children need to acquire in order to be successful in each subject. Alongside this, children are given opportunities to develop learning attributes that will support them throughout their lives.

If you believe you have the commitment, determination and drive to contribute to our vision, achieving the very best for all our pupils, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Dave Smith

Headteacher – Woodthorpe Primary School

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

k) Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (V2).docx - 32.4 KB (opens in new tab)

j) Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form (V2).docx - 307 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Mat cover Easter 26 REC 2B (1).pdf - 230 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodthorpe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodthorpe Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@woodthorpe-mlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 0114 239 9167
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-primary-school-sheffield

Woodthorpe joined Minerva in September 2021 and is the first primary school in the trust. Working collaboratively with our secondary colleagues the school has already benefited from their expertise. Exciting times lie ahead as the Trust continues to grow, partnerships are strengthened and the offer for all our children is enhanced.

Arranging a visit to Woodthorpe Primary School

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

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