Teacher - Key Stage 2
Stanwix School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9DW37 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 years
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Stanwix School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our friendly and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our academy as we continue to strengthen practice, embed excellence, and strive to be the very best we can be.
This is a full-time, two-year temporary contract, teaching in Key Stage 2. We welcome applications from both early career teachers and experienced practitioners who are committed to high-quality teaching and eager to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who can:
•Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
•Build strong, positive relationships with pupils
•Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff and parents
•Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
•Adapt teaching to challenge more able pupils and support those with SEND, EAL, or in receipt of Pupil Premium
•Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to curriculum development and wider school life
•Support pupils’ wellbeing and personal development in line with school values
•Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development
What the school offers its staff
A warm, welcoming, and experienced team that values collaboration
- High-quality mentoring and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop subject leadership over time
- Respectful, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
- A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work–life balance
- A supportive environment ideal for building a successful and fulfilling teaching career
What Our People Say
“Stanwix School is like a family in so many ways; our wonderful children, our lovely families and our caring, committed staff all come together to create a warm, supportive and inclusive environment.”
“What makes Stanwix special? It is the children. It is our wonderful staff who create an environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. It is a community—it is a family.”
What Our Children Say
“I love all of the learning we do at Stanwix School.”
“All of the sports and clubs are great fun.”
“I love belonging to our school family.”
“Our teachers are kind and caring.”
Further information about the job
Visits and Applications
We warmly encourage visits to the school so you can experience our learning community first-hand.
Visit opportunities:
•Monday 20th April – 4:00pm
•Monday 27th April – 9:45am
•Monday 27th April – 4:00pm
Visits can be booked via the vacancies page on our website (link below) or by contacting the school office on 01228 596069.
Our application form and further job particulars can be found at: www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies-1
Key Dates
•Application Deadline: Friday 8th May
•Shortlisting: Monday 11th May
•Interviews: Thursday 21st May
Safer Recruitment Practices
Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This vacancy will be recruited to in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance and online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note, this role contains regulated activity with children and is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders act, requiring an Enhanced DBS check with Childrens’ Barred list check. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.
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 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.
About Stanwix School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 379 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stanwix School website
- Email address
- j.barry@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk
At Stanwix School, our core values of joy, ambition, kindness, and belonging underpin everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational culture and are looking for a teacher who will actively champion these values in their classroom and contribute positively to our whole school community. Our strong team ethos and commitment to professional development make us an excellent place to build experience and refine your teaching practice.
Arranging a visit to Stanwix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barry@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk.
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