Early Career Teachers (KS1 & KS2) M1 £31,650 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required from September 2025 until 31st August 2026 The Governing Body of this popular primary school seek to appoint excellent, enthusiastic, creative and motivated ECT Teachers to support the excellent teaching & learning within our school as our school continues to grow. We are looking for ECT teachers, who have a passion for working with children. All of our ECT teachers will be well supported to develop into highly skilled practitioners and will receive a significant training package including curriculum intent, assessment, SEND support etc. We strongly recommend interested candidates to contact the Mr Scarr for a discussion around these exciting positions and how the future of these roles could develop. Our highly inclusive school is dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching & learning through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where carers and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Therefore, we are seeking to appoint at least one committed and passionate ECTteacher to support / lead aspects of teaching within one of our classrooms within Wheatley Hill Primary School under the guidance of an experienced classroom teacher / Department Leader. You will be contributing to and participating in the team working ethos of the provision whilst maintaining its core values by: • Planning and delivering the teaching programme for all pupils within the class in relation to the National Curriculum, providing clear structures for learning activities and for sequences which both motivate and challenge. • Setting clear academic and working closely with other professionals as they set therapeutic targets • Setting appropriate and demanding expectations of the pupils in your care • Making effective use of a variety of SEND systems in school to support pupils’ progress; • Maintaining good order and discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and individual pupil needs • Contributing to the whole school’s planning activities and operating at all times within the stated policies and practices. There will be the opportunity to work with the Specialist SEND provision in school as well as to support children with SEND to integrate into the mainstream classroom. We are looking for people who hold a relevant qualification and experience. The candidate must be willing to work hard to develop their understanding of high quality teaching & learning strategies as well as knowledge of the current national frameworks and developments in education. It is essential that the successful candidate has a clear desire to work with children and strive for excellence. Wheatley Hill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence. Visits for discussion with the headteacher and to see excellent provision at Wheatley Hill are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by appointment with the school office. For further information about this post please contact the Headteacher, Mr Scarr. Completed application and safeguarding forms are returnable to the school. If you wish to email your application send it to support@whprimary.com Closing date: 6th June 2025 Interviews: TBA The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check. Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 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. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Wheatley Hill, Co. Durham, DH6 3RQ Tel: 01429 820594 Email: wheatleyhill@durhamlearning.net Website: www.whprimary.com VPRS/161