Further Information Preston Primary School
Classroom Teacher
Pay Scale: M1-M6 (£26,333-£36,282 actual salary)
Contract: 26 hours a week (0.8 contract)
Required: from January 2026
Fixed Term until August 2026
Telephone 01642 784735
At Preston Primary School, everything we do is centered entirely around our pupils, we don’t just educate, we care. We create educational opportunities and experiences that inspire and excite our children. Our staff are dedicated, highly skilled professionals who go above and beyond to create the education our children deserve.
We believe that:
Educating the minds without educating the heart, is no education at all.
Due to a secondment of the current postholder, we are looking to recruit an excellent classroom practitioner that would like the opportunity to flourish and grow as part of our team. The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching Year 3, from Tuesday – Friday. As part of the school community, you would benefit from an instructional leadership model, underpinned by highly effective coaching conversations, helping you to develop and grow in your role. In addition to this, you would also be part of our wider family of schools within Lingfield Education Trust .
We are looking for:
1. An excellent classroom practitioner, who is willing to grow and develop
2. Someone who is an inspiring role model for children and colleagues
3. Someone who believes in educating the whole child
4. Someone who believes in inclusive education
5. Someone who is able to contribute effectively to our happy, passionate team
In return we will provide:
6. A special and unique community, namely the Preston Family, which is a wonderful place to work
7. Children engaged and excited to be at school, with outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning
8. A school which is committed to the professional development of all and which will support and challenge you to the best you can be.
Within school, you can expect :
9. A dedicated team of professionals
10. A committed and experienced leadership team
11. An experienced Leadership Team
If this sounds like you, please look carefully at the following materials, complete the application form - available on the website and return to
We would also encourage you to book in for a visit to look around the school - please contact the school office on 01642 784735 to arrange this.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
Closing Date: Monday 1st December 2025- 9am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 4th December 2025