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Class Teacher, Hatchlands Primary School
We welcome your interest in the vacancy for a Class Teacher to start in January 2026 to join our expanding team.
We are looking for an innovative, exciting and reflective class teacher to join our team (KS2). ECTS are welcome to apply.
Our school motto is ‘Learning today, to make a difference tomorrow’ as we prepare our children for an ever-changing future. Our school values of ‘Compassion, Courage, Responsibility and Respect’ contribute strongly to positive attitudes to learning both in school and the world outside.
Salary: Main or Upper Scale (depending on experience)
Start date: 1st January 2026
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Headteacher & Leadership Team
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and reflective class teacher to join our team and teach a Year 3 class during a maternity cover period. This role offers an exciting opportunity for either an experienced professional seeking a new challenge or an ECT eager to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and forward-thinking school.
At Hatchlands Primary School we are committed to ‘Learning today, to make a difference tomorrow’ through a shared commitment to our values of respect, responsibility, compassion and courage.
Who are we looking for?
A dynamic, forward-thinking teacher who...
1. can make learning exciting and plan lessons that inspire our children, whilst ensuring challenge for all
2. seeks opportunities to make the children's experience of school memorable and worthwhile
3. is self-directed, highly motivated and willing to try new ideas
4. is organised, enthusiastic and has good time management
5. is a reflective practitioner and seeks out opportunities to further grow and develop
6. is warm and nurturing
7. is committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge
8. works well within a team
9. values opportunities for children to use ICT to enhance learning across the curriculum
10. keen to embrace the opportunity to champion a subject across the school
What can we offer you?
11. A school who goes beyond the academic and truly cares
12. An exciting opportunity to be part of a new school
13. A hard working, motivated and caring team
14. A supportive work environment and a school that listens to its staff and values their ideas
15. A school that values and celebrates cultural diversity
16. Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and succeed
17. A strong consideration for wellbeing, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
18. Opportunities for regular ongoing CPD
I am interested. How do I apply?
If you are interested, please download an application form and job description from our website and send the application form to Trust Admin.
We warmly welcome visits to our school if you wish to meet some of our team before applying! These can be arranged via telephone call or email to the school office.
Closing date: Monday 20th October at 9:00am
Interview date: Week Beginning 20th October
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview or appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
Hatchlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Hatchlands Primary School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
Safeguarding Statement
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Everychild Partnership Trust welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.