Key Stage 2 Class Teacher M1 - M6 £31,650 - £43,607 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required from September 2025 until August 2026 The Governors of Cockfield Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic experienced teacher to join our lively and aspirational rural primary school. We are a happy school where, alongside the requirements of the National Curriculum, we provide many other experiences and opportunities for the children to broaden their horizons. Our aim is to ensure that our children develop secure basic skills, access sufficient opportunities in order for them to find their ’element’ and develop personal skills and understanding which enables them to be good people who are prepared for the next stage of their education. We are looking for a teacher who: • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Has high expectations of all pupils with regard to learning and behaviour • Has a proven track record of excellent teaching • Is committed to achieving the highest outcomes for all pupils. • Is full of enthusiasm with a passion for teaching • Is a good or outstanding teacher with a drive to improve • Can support the school’s ethos of ‘care, believe, achieve together’ and become a full member of our team Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting letter of no more than 500 words clearly stating relevant previous experience and reasons why you think you are suitable for the post. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the headteacher (Mrs N Wright) for further details by emailing cockfield@durhamlearning.net or ringing the school office on 01388718263 Closing date: Thursday 30th May 2025 12 noon Shortlisting: Monday 2nd June 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 4th June 2025, pm Please return completed applications to the school. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 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. Cockfield Primary Front Street, Cockfield DL13 5EN Tel: 01388 718263 Email: cockfield@durhamlearning.net Website: https://cockfield.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161