M1-4 Required: November 2025 (subject to safer recruitment checks) - Approximately 1 year to cover maternity leave Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School is a rural first school with single and mixed-age classes. Our school has a strong family ethos, a supportive team, and close community links, making it an excellent place to work. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join our team at Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School. This post is a temporary position in nature due to covering a maternity leave. The planned start date is November 2025 and is expected to continue for approximately a year. We are looking for a Class Teacher who will: • be dedicated to raising the achievement of pupils through high standards and expectations of themselves and others • have a direct impact on the quality of teaching and learning and therefore pupil achievement • ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all pupils in our school • has the desire to make a difference • enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These will take place on the following dates: Tuesday 9 th September at 10:00 or 3:30 Friday 12 th September at 10:00 Please telephone Mrs Evans (School business manager) on 01386 860246, or email at office@cropthorne.worcs.sch.uk to book a place on a tour. If you have any further questions please also use these contact details. This is an excellent opportunity to join our supportive and close-knit school community. As a Teacher at Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our children and contribute to our family-oriented ethos. Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to an online check for safeguarding purposes. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School manages personal data in line with GDPR, a full Applicant's Privacy Notice can be found on our website. Please complete and return an Application Form by the closing date of Monday 15 th September 2025. Applications should be returned by email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 17 th September 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 22 nd September 2025. The interview process will include a lesson observation, task and panel interview.