Class Teacher Kielder Primary and Nursery
Job Summary
Contract Type: Please see advert text
Working Pattern: Please see advert text
Advert Start Date: 27/05/2025
Advert End Date: Closed for applications on 16/06/2025 12:00
Position Details: Variable (0.6 FTE / 0.8 FTE / 1.0 FTE possible for the right candidate)
Job Category: Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID: 281137
Employment Location: Kielder Primary School, Butteryhaugh, Hexham NE48 1HQ
Further Information
Kielder Primary School and Nursery is a very small school in an idyllic setting on the northern edge of Kielder Water, near the Scottish border. We are part of the North Tyne Schools Alliance with Greenhaugh, Otterburn, and Bellingham Primary Schools, as well as Bellingham Middle School. Currently, we have twelve pupils from Reception to Year 5 and five children in our Little Squirrels Nursery. We believe we are fortunate to learn, play, and laugh in this special place. Ofsted describes our children as ‘a delight’, our leadership as ‘knowledgeable and committed’, and our staff as ‘happy and valued’. Our ethos is based around The Kielder Way (Knowledge, Individuality, Excellence, Leadership, Determination, Empathy, Respect), emphasizing strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, and the community. We are in an exciting development phase, forging links with schools as far as Bahrain to ensure our children develop the skills and knowledge to become future role models.
Vacancy details include:
* Either mixed Reception/KS1 or mixed-age KS2 class.
* Training and experience delivering Read Write Inc. phonics and White Rose Maths are desirable.
* Variable hours (0.6 FTE / 0.8 FTE / 1.0 FTE possible for the right candidate).
* Salary: £18,990 - £26,164 pro rata for 0.6 FTE (£31,650 - £43,607 for 1.0 FTE).
* Fixed term end date: 31st August 2026 (subject to review after one year).
The candidate should be:
* A compassionate educator committed to excellence.
* A calm, organized team player willing to contribute to the wider school community.
* Dedicated to developing the full child—personal, emotional, spiritual, and academic.
* Supportive of restorative approaches and positive relationships.
Offerings include:
* Valuable experience in a unique setting.
* A wonderful group of children.
* Friendly, collaborative staff.
* A job in one of the most beautiful places in the country.
* Opportunities for CPD.
Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact us to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.
Further information can be found on our website. Applications should be returned by midday on Monday, 16th June 2025, via email or in person. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd June.
School details:
* School Name: Kielder Primary School and Nursery
* Address: Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland
* Postcode: NE48 1HQ
* Tel: 01434 250257
* Email: admin@kielder.northumberland.sch.uk
* Website: www.kielderprimary.org.uk
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