Teacher of KS1 or LKS2
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7QLThis job expired on 21 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Initial Temporary contract for 1 year
Pay scale
- M1 to M6 (Pro rata £32,916 to £45,352 p.a.)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher, Governors and Trust of Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time class teacher (key stage one or lower key stage two) who has the desire, energy and commitment to join their hardworking and passionate team. Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs), as well as those who are relatively new to the profession.
You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful primary school, and you should have the ability, drive and commitment to maintain and improve the current success rate. You should have:
- A real passion for teaching and learning young children
- The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate children, along with the ability to manage behaviour
- Evidence of sustained and measurable impact as a teacher
- A willingness to contribute to the school and multi-academy trust at all levels
- A willingness to be supportive of the school to enable all children to achieve their full potential
- Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community;
- Is willing to participate fully in school life and share good practice with colleagues;
- Will support and promote the school’s ethos;
- Has a good knowledge of the National Curriculum and has high expectations for all children.
Job purpose:
The classroom teacher will be responsible for delivering learning in accordance with the curriculum, national guidelines and the school’s strategy. The successful candidate must also carry out other duties to support pupils’ learning while operating in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
Main duties and responsibilities
- To undertake your duties, as required by the Teachers’ Standards.
- To be committed to the ethos and success of the school.
- To keep up-to-date with, and remain knowledgeable of, the requirements of the national curriculum.
- To have regard for continuing professional development (CPD) and contribute to the school’s process of self-evaluation and development.
- To be familiar with the school’s systems, structures, policies and procedures.
- To effectively plan a varied, balanced and appropriate curriculum which emphasises raising standards and achieving excellence.
- To adapt teaching styles to suit all learners and provide a supportive learning environment.
- To differentiate resources and equipment so lessons may be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
- To works as part of a team to evaluate and develop pupils’ learning needs.
- To enforce the school’s Behaviour Policy through excellent classroom management.
- To encourage pupils to develop and use their creativity, initiative, independence and responsibilities.
- To be familiar with the 0-25 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practices and support and plan for pupils accordingly.
- To self-evaluate your teaching in order to improve effectiveness.
- To be committed to the school’s target and monitoring system for pupil progress.
- To systematically assess and record pupils’ academic and social progress and use the results to inform lesson planning decisions.
- To monitor both class work and homework, provide constructive feedback, and set informed targets for pupil progress.
- To report on each individual pupil’s progress to the headteacher and parents as required.
- To actively support school activities, on occasion, such as educational trips, extra-curricular activities and clubs, and parents’ evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Qualifies Teacher Status
- Degree level qualification
- Willingness to undertake CPD
- Previous experience working in a school
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate professional qualification
- Previous experience teaching in Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2
- Previous experience working in partnership with parents
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound understanding of the primary curriculum
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of key performance indicators and the ability to use them to monitor progress
- Awareness of the needs of all children, especially those who are Pupil Premium or have SEND
- An understanding of how a pupil’s learning is affected by they intellectual, emotional and social development, and the stages of child development
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- First aid skills
- An understanding of the importance of parental involvement
- Experience working with children who have SEN and/or disabilities
- Experience working with children who have behavioural difficulties
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to teaching
- Supportive of colleagues
- Good attendance and punctuality
- Pro-active in the working environment
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Ability to accommodate changes in work priorities
- Ability to anticipate workload and plan ahead
- Ability to develop effective relationships with parents
- Ability to encourage and enable others to reach their full potential
Desirable
- Self-confidence
- Ability to relate well to other professionals
- A flexible approach
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.
You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.
You will also have full access to our rewards package:
Learning and development
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via a career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.
Flexible working
We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel
Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.
Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich.
Flu vaccinations
All staff have the option to access a free annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.
Further information about the job
To apply for this position please visit Vacancies - The Cornovii Trust
To request a tour of the school, prior to the interview process, please contact the office via admin@stapeleybl.cheshire.sch.uk. School tours will be available on the following dates:
Thursday 14thMay - 3.45 p.m., Friday 15thMay at 1.30 p.m., Tuesday 19thMay - 3.45 p.m.
Interviews may take place prior to the closing date, depending on applications received.
Stapeley Broad Lane School and The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, references, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Further information and the online application form can be found on the trust website: https://thecornoviitrust.org
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
- Phone number
- 01270 906124
Arranging a visit to Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org.
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