Transition Teacher (Year 1/2)
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Transition Teacher (Year 1/2) MPS/UPS Full Time – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract An exciting opportunity exists within our Trust for a highly experienced Teacher to join our team at Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School from 1st September 2025. The post will initially be for 1 year and may attract a TLR allowance depending upon specialist expertise. The role will be reviewed after the year and may become permanent.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for talented and motivated individuals who will be able to:
- Set the highest of expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- Promote at least good progress and outcomes for all groups of pupils.
- Demonstrate an in-depth subject knowledge for all subjects within the National Curriculum
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons that are engaging and challenging, within a transition class (year 1/2).
- Adapt teaching and differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Be committed to valuing every child.
- Put the needs of children above all else.
- Engage with parents.
- Manage behaviour effectively and in line with school policy.
- Assess accurately in line with school policy.
- Promote extra-curricular activities and opportunities to enrich children’s learning.
- Demonstrate the flexibility and knowledge required to work across KS1 & KS2 curriculums.
- Show a commitment to working collaboratively within the Trust.
Please note that this post is not appropriate for ECTs
What the school offers its staff
Employee benefits include: –
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Simplyhealth
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gillian.fyland@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 343 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.
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