Teacher - EYFS
Upperby Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post Commences: September 2026
Accountable to: Head Teacher
Reports to: Head Teacher
Pay: Main Scale Teacher
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, temporary, term time
Contract: Fixed Term
MPR
NOR: 318 (+ 34 Nursery)
Post details: Required from 1st September 2026 – Main Scale Teacher –
Temporary, fixed term- 32.5 hours
The post is temporary until 31st August 2027.
Head Teacher and Governors of Upperby Primary school wish to appoint a suitably qualified committed and enthusiastic teacher for our school. This teaching position will be suitable for an experienced bright and dynamic teacher that is eager to join a well-run school with excellent support from both parents and staff and who will match the person specification relevant to this post.
The successful candidate will:
•be an innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner, who has a passion for teaching
• have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, EYFS experience desirable
• display a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and levels of achievement planning appropriately to meet children's individual needs in all areas of learning
• have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a commitment to high standards, both professionally and personally
• be flexible, enthusiastic and have the commitment to work as part of a strong team
• be an inspirational role model, who will be fully involved in the life of the school
• be able to create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
• recognise the importance of forming strong links with parents and the community
- be able to lead a curriculum area as well as additional tasks as required
- fully support the ethos and values of our school
We would welcome informal visits to the school to meet our team and see our facilities. To arrange a visit please contact Carol Wilson, Office Manager.
Interested applicants can apply for this post by requesting information from:
vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk or Mrs C Wilson, Office Manager, Upperby Primary School, Uldale Road, CARLISLE. CA2 4JT - 01228 815460
The application pack includes the person specification and job description for this role.
Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check) and a work place health assessment.
Look around Dates: Wednesday 13th May at 10am or Thursday 14th May at 4pm
Closing date for applications: 4pm on Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21st May 2026 (Date to be confirmed)
What the school offers its staff
- We can offer you the opportunity to:
- become part of a successful and happy school
- join a strong governor team, supportive staff, and wider community
- have support to continue professional development.
- work with a supportive leadership team, committed to developing Upperby into an inspiring place to work and learn
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Upperby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Upperby Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Upperby Primary School website
- Email address
- vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01228815460
Our school serves the south of Carlisle, with 375 children currently attending. Our experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a stimulating and creative curriculum within a nurturing environment, placing high priority on ensuring our children feel happy and safe. We place great importance on academic excellence and ensuring we can develop aspirations for all our children, so that they are able to achieve and be the best that they can be. We enrich our children’s education through a wide range of activities, such as school choir, music tuition, visitors and trips. Children in Key Stage 2 are able to attend a range of residential experiences. We are an inclusive school meeting the differing needs of children.
Arranging a visit to Upperby Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk.
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