Class Teacher M3-M6 £37,101 - £45,352 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required to cover maternity leave from Monday 5th January 2026 until the date which the substantive member of staff returns The Governing Body wishes to appoint an outstanding teacher who is enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to helping us raise standards of achievement in this happy school. The successful candidate will: • Be passionate about learning, with high expectations of themselves and others • Be an excellent classroom practitioner with recent experience either on teaching practice or in a full time post of Early Years • Have an ability to plan and teach innovative, creative and effective lessons • Be able to use pupil assessment data to set challenging targets in order to ‘narrow gaps’ in order to make pupil progress • Have a clear understanding of the needs of all groups of pupils • Have an excellent knowledge of the EYs curriculum • Have the ability to work closely and co-operatively as a member of a team • Have excellent personal organisational and communication skills • Have a flexible approach and be able to ‘think outside of the box’ The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. Closing Date - Friday 21 November 2025 (by 12:00pm) Interview date: TBC Please return completed applications to the school 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. Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 5NU Tel: 01325 300334 Email: sugarhill@durhamlearning.net Website: https://www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161