Class Teacher - KS2

Thornley Primary School

Class Teacher - KS2

£41333

Thornley Primary School, Wheatley Hill, County Durham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6b3e4670b2c248b2b0257f26f19a4bd1

Full Job Description

Visits to the school are essential. Please contact our School Office, to make an appointment for any of the following dates:

Friday 17th May 2024 at 9.30am
Monday 20th May 2024 at 2pm
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 2pm
Friday 24th May 2024 at 9.30am
Monday 3rd June 2024 at 4pm

Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting letter clearly stating relevant previous experience and reasons why you think you are suitable for the post. Please return applications to thornley@durhamlearning.net 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and highly skilled class teacher to join our passionate teaching team. An interest in and experience of leading sport, PE and/or outdoor learning would be an advantage but not essential. The teaching post is in KS2 so prior experience within this Key Stage would be beneficial.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher who:

  • Shares our school values and vision

  • Is ready to take on more resposbility across the school

  • Has shown they have strong classroom practice with high expectations for all pupils

  • Has the warmth, compassion and sense of fun to preserve our pupil friendly and nurturing learning environment

  • Is willing to put the needs of our pupils at the core of their decision making


  • We can offer you:

  • A warm and welcoming school community with happy, enthusiastic and creative children who love their school

  • Staff and Governors who are committed to supporting and developing the school to achieve the highest standards of education

  • An extremely supportive Headteacher

  • A range of opportunities for Professional Development


  • The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.