10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31/08/2027

Pay scale

Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities for all children regardless of ability

• A strong commitment to and track record of raising standards and developing independence and resilience

• Willingness to work as part of a team to embed a bespoke enquiry-based curriculum

• Creativity and passion in your teaching

• The ability to create and maintain strong links with parents and carers

  • A belief that every child can and will succeed
  • The ability to be flexible and self-motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • The ambition and drive to help move the school and its pupils forward

What the school offers its staff


We can offer you:

• A supportive, friendly, pro-active and dedicated team of staff, parents & governors whoshare high expectations and aspirations for all

  • An exciting and ambitious curriculum based on our children’s needs
  • Motivated, well-behaved children who love coming to school.
  • A fantastic site with extensive grounds
  • Training opportunities relevant to the school’s or your individual areas of focus


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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and for further information. 01452 812479 admin@croft.gloucs.sch.uk


Applications close at 9am on Friday 15th May and shortlisting will take place on 15th May.

Interviews will be held on 19th or 20th May



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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About The Croft Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
138 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01452 812479

Nestled in the heart of the thriving village community of Painswick, The Croft Primary is a small rural primary school committed to nurturing young minds. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning within a supportive and inspiring setting.

Arranging a visit to The Croft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rgore@croft.gloucs.sch.uk.

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