Classroom Teacher M1 (£32,916) Full time - Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027 Required to start 1st September 2026 pending DBS clearance. The Governing Body of Lanchester EP are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team. This role is not open to job share and be may be suitable for an early career teacher. This position is temporary for one year from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who will join our highly motivated and committed whole school team; we are looking for a real team player. In return for your commitment, we can offer you a caring, happy environment to work in, alongside a friendly and committed staff and leadership team, enthusiastic children and a wider school community spirit. We are a busy, lively school, dedicated to developing each and every child. We offer a wide range of opportunities for children both in and out of school with the intention of giving them a diverse and memorable positive school experience. We create and foster an atmosphere which is conducive to the progress of all – children and staff. We aim for our children to leave us as confident, happy, well behaved young people prepared for the next stage of their learning. If this is the kind of school community you would like to be part of and contribute to, then we’d welcome an application from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our strong committed team. We are looking for someone who: • Is a dynamic and innovative teacher. • Is committed to excellence, enjoyment and fun in learning. • Has a hard working, positive, ‘can do’ attitude to school life. And in return we offer: • An inclusive school with happy, well behaved children who enjoy learning. • An experienced Leadership Team. • A staff team committed to high standards. • A commitment to continuous professional development. • A very supportive Governing Body. 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. Visits to school are encouraged. We are offering two possible times to visit the school on Tuesday 19th May at 4.00 pm and Monday 1st June at 2.30pm. Applications to be received by 9 am on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Shortlisting will take place during the first week in June. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2026. Please return completed applications to the Operations Manager, Rachael Bowden: r.bowden@lanchesterep.net Lanchester EP Primary School Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0HU Tel: 01207 520 436 Email: r.bowden@lanchesterep.net VPRS/161