Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: MPS 1 - 6
Hours: Full Time
About Us:
Cleves Cross Primary School and Nursery School is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all pupils. The school provides all children with a nurturing and supportive environment that allows all learners to thrive and to become responsible and respectful members of our school, our local community and the wider world. We strive for all of our children to become lifelong learners, to be aspirational and to be the very best version of themselves that they can be. We actively promote our Rights Respecting ethos and our values of Care, Ambition, Respect, Resilience and Teamwork through everything we do in school.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to inspire and support pupils within our school. The successful candidate will be compassionate and caring and will play a vital role in providing inclusive support to pupils with a range of learning needs, ensuring all children have equal access to education and opportunities for success.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.
Key Responsibilities:
• High expectations of learning and behaviour and can inspire and motivate children
• An excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum objectives and expectations
• Ability to communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils
• Be creative, flexible and ambitious
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Contributes to the wider school community
• Has a hands-on approach to supporting pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form positive rapport with pupils
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected
• Provide and maintain accurate records when required in terms of pupil data/progress
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have previous experience of working in a similar role within a primary education setting
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification
• Have a passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and academic development ensuring every pupil is supported to fulfil their potential and flourish in education
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with children
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges
• Be resilient, proactive and have a positive nature
• Have high levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils
• Have the ability to create and maintain a safe and supportive sports environment
How to Apply:
If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please download our application form from our website
Visits to school are encouraged. Visits to look around the school are available on:
* Wednesday 18th March
* Thursday 26th March or
* Monday 30th March at 4pm
Please contact school on 01740 651599 or email clevescross@durhamlearning.net to book a place at one of the visits.
* Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20th April 2026
* Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026
* Observations (in own setting if possible): Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April
* Interviews: W/C Monday 27th April 2026
* Position Available: 1st September 2026
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.