15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    6 January 2026

  • Closing date

    20 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 November 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Two Terms

Pay scale

M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for outstanding teachers who will:

• Be inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated

• Have excellent classroom management skills and the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

• Be a valuable team member and make contributions to the team

• Be a good communicator at all levels and with all stakeholders

• Be approachable, welcoming and have experience of teaching a range of abilities

• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and be able to make this exciting and relevant

• Fully support the ethos and values of our school

What the school offers its staff

Here at Upperby Primary School we can offer staff

  • A warm and friendly school atmosphere with children who are proud of their school and are enthusiastic about their learning
  • A highly professional and dedicated staff, and a very supportive Governing body, fully committed to the ongoing development of the whole school
  • Cluster school support, parental and voluntary involvement
  • An opportunity for personal development

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

Upperby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Upperby Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
349 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Upperby Primary School website
Email address
vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk
Phone number
01228815460
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upperby-primary-school

Our school serves the south of Carlisle, with 375 children currently attending. Our experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a stimulating and creative curriculum within a nurturing environment, placing high priority on ensuring our children feel happy and safe. We place great importance on academic excellence and ensuring we can develop aspirations for all our children, so that they are able to achieve and be the best that they can be. We enrich our children’s education through a wide range of activities, such as school choir, music tuition, visitors and trips. Children in Key Stage 2 are able to attend a range of residential experiences. We are an inclusive school meeting the differing needs of children.

Arranging a visit to Upperby Primary School

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

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