Year3/4 Class Teacher
Lache Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Full Time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 7 Months
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher Job Description
Job Summary
Salary: MPS / UPS
Hours: Full time
School: Lache Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed Term – this role may become permanent next academic year
Start date: As soon as possible or January 2027
Reporting to: Head of School/Executive Headteacher
Responsible for: Year 3/4 class teacher
Showrounds: Tuesday 29thSeptember 4pm, Thursday 1stOctober 4pm
Closing date: Monday 12thOctober
Lesson observations and interviews week beginning 19thOctober
If anyone can't make the 2 showrounds, please contact the office to arrange an alternative
Role Introduction
As a Teacher within Concordia Multi Academy Trust, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn. Teachers are expected to meet the Teachers’ Standards at a level appropriate to their role, responsibilities and career stage.
Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum and school policies.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
Assess, record and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform future planning.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to pupils to support progress and attainment.
Take responsibility for the progress, attainment and outcomes of pupils taught, using assessment and evidence to inform teaching, intervention and next steps.
Classroom Environment and Behaviour
Establish and maintain a safe, purposeful and well-organised learning environment.
Promote positive behaviour and high expectations in line with the school behaviour policy.
Support pupils to develop independence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning.
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, modelling the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of all members of the school community.
Take responsibility for managing behaviour effectively in line with the school’s behaviour policy, ensuring consistency, fairness and a positive learning climate.
Inclusion and Pupil Support
Foster an inclusive classroom culture that promotes equality, respect and diversity.
Work closely with the SENCo, teaching assistants and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs.
Ensure teaching approaches promote independence and reduce reliance on adult support over time.
Safeguarding and Welfare
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Maintain a position of trust at all times and act in the best interests of pupils.
Follow health and safety requirements to ensure a safe learning environment.
Fulfil statutory safeguarding responsibilities as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including identifying, responding to and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.
Working with Teaching Assistants and Support Staff
Direct and deploy teaching assistants effectively to support learning.
Provide clear guidance on lesson objectives, activities and expectations.
Be accountable for the effective deployment of teaching assistants and support staff within the classroom to maximise pupil progress and independence.
Professional Development and Collaboration
Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to school improvement.
Participate fully in staff meetings, training and appraisal processes.
Engage in professional development and appraisal processes to improve practice and meet career‑stage expectations, contributing to continuous improvement at classroom and school level.
Parental Engagement
Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
Communicate effectively regarding pupil progress, attainment and development.
Health and Safety:
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head teacher.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lache Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Lache Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@lache.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01244 470380
At Lache Primary School we understand that every child is different and every child is equally important. Everything we do within our school is aimed at providing all of our children with the best opportunities in life to become independent, capable and caring young people who have a thirst for life and the determination to take them forward to achieve their ambitions and to embrace lifelong learning.
At Lache Primary we work closely with our parents / carers and the wider community to ensure the success of our children. Navigate through the class pages and our Facebook pages to see what our amazing children get up to during a day at school. You will see that we have a welcoming, stimulating and calm learning environment, both indoors and out, providing a wealth of space in which to explore, investigate and play within curriculum time and beyond.
A rich variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities are on offer throughout the year. Participation in competitive sporting events helps children develop resilience and pride, whilst instrumental performances in the local community provide them with opportunities to present their unique skills to the wider world.
Arranging a visit to Lache Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@lache.cheshire.sch.uk.
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