Y1 Class Teacher

Hatherley Infant School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4PW

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a part-time post for 3 days (0.6) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 19.5 hours.
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the role of Y1 teacher, to cover a part-time maternity leave at Hatherley Infant School.

Hatherley Infant School with nursery attached is a warm, welcoming and highly inclusive environment, where all staff work tirelessly to ensure that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and creative Y1 teacher to join our infant school family. This is a pivotal role where the magic of EYFS meets the exciting challenges of Key Stage 1. We need someone who can bridge that gap with energy,warmth and high expectations.

What the school offers its staff

Hatherley Infant School with nursery attached is a warm,welcoming and highly inclusive environment, where all staff work tirelessly to ensure that everyone feels a valued member of the school community.

Free and confidential employee assistance programme available 24/7.

High quality professional development – please see the DGAT Continuous Professional Development and Learning Brochure for more information.

A range of clear and supportive policies.

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack Hatherley Infants - Y1 Class Teacher.pdf - 504 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatherley Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 175 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatherley-infant-school-gloucester

Arranging a visit to Hatherley Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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