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Y6 Class Teacher

Shipston-on-Stour Primary School, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4BT

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Successful candidate's current pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shipston-on-Stour Primary School, part of The Stour Federation, is looking for an excellent, full-time teacher to teach in Year 6. The current class is shared by one teacher who will beginning maternity leave and one who is retiring at Christmas. We would be keen to hear about your professional experience and what you can offer. We are looking for an inspiring and professionally thoughtful candidate who must be able to use a range of pedagogical techniques and appropriate strategies to meet the needs of all children. You must enjoy working as part of a supportive team who care for each other, our children and our whole community. We are a two form entry school so you would have the support of a Year colleague to work with, as well as a full time Teaching Assistant.

To be the successful candidate, you will need to have good experience of working in school, have an excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and be both creative and passionate about learning. You must have high expectations for children's outcomes.

Working for The Stour Federation will provide exciting opportunities for candidates who are ambitious, creative and enjoy working in collaboration with others. Our children love to learn, are creative and believe in the ethic of excellence.

Our schools offer an exciting, extended and dynamic curriculum which connects learning beyond knowledge and provides children with opportunities to flourish. You will also be expected to use ICT in a fully integrated way as a tool to support your planning, teaching, tracking of the curriculum and in the activities within the classroom to support the children's development.

What the school offers its staff

Our schools are unique and different but all capitalise on the Stour Federation ethos of collaboration. If you work with us, you will be provided with opportunities to learn with other schools and benefit from the support of specialist teachers and supportive colleagues. Successful candidates will be guaranteed of working with outstanding leadership and receiving the very best support and a full induction programme through the Early Career Framework. All employeesfollow the four practices of Fish! Philosophy: Play, Make Their Day, Be There, Choose Your Attitude.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence, are ready for a new challenge and believe you could make a difference, we welcome your application.

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

Shipston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Upload additional documents

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class teacher job description 2025.pdf - 586 KB (opens in new tab)

Welcome to The Stour Federation Letter.pdf - 476 KB (opens in new tab)

class teacher person specification.pdf - 649 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shipston-on-Stour Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shipston-on-Stour Primary School website
• Email address: admin5206@we-learn.com
• Phone number: 01608 661266
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shipston-on-stour-primary-school

Shipston-on-Stour Primary School is a happy and thriving place, where children and adults work and flourish together in a rewarding atmosphere, underpinned by enthusiasm, encouragement and high expectations. We work hard to achieve success and are fully committed to the development of every child in partnership with parents and carers and the community.

Our school is a learning school - everybody involved in the life of the school is an active learner. The team at Shipston Primary is totally committed to providing our children with the very best education possible, where everyone feels valued, safe and happy to learn. We believe in a rich and diverse education that offers a wonderland of opportunities and experiences that instill a lifelong love of learning.

Shipston Primary School is part of The Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust - https://www.thestourfederation.com/

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