KS1-2 Teacher

Start Date: As soon as possible - 31st August 2025

Education Stage: KS1 or KS2 depending on experience

Fixed Term Contract due to staffing uncertainties 

Working Pattern: Part Time 0.4fte. Days by negotiation
 

What skills and experience we are looking for:

The children, staff, and Governing Body of Alston Primary School are excited to welcome a dedicated and creative Class Teacher to join our friendly and hardworking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school that sits at the heart of its community.

The Role:

You will be teaching for two days per week, supported by teaching assistants. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs of all pupils while fostering a positive, nurturing classroom environment. We are offering a fixed term contract due to staffing uncertainties. This post may have the potential for a permanent contract commencing in September 2025.

We are a small, community-based school with a long tradition of serving local children and their families. We aim to be caring and inclusive while still providing an excellent academic grounding for all our children. We highly value being small, being able to get to know each child and their family very well, and being at the heart of this vibrant community.

The Ideal Candidate Will:
•    Be an excellent and caring classroom practitioner.
•    Have recent experience in teaching
•    Have high expectations for what pupils can achieve.
•    Inspire and nurture pupils to achieve their full potential.
•    Plan engaging, inclusive, and carefully sequenced lessons.
•    Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
•    Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
•    Be well-organised and reflective, with a commitment to professional development.
•    Support the school’s ethos and vision wholeheartedly.

What We Offer:
•    A warm, family-like atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
•    Motivated, respectful pupils who are eager to learn.
•    A supportive and dedicated team prioritising pupil and staff well-being.
•    Opportunities to contribute to subject co-ordination and whole-school improvement.
•    Private Nursery on site
•    Good facilities including large hall, designated outdoor area, astro turf pitch and sensory room

How to Apply:
Application packs are available on our school website https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/job-vacancies

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. If you would like to visit us please contact Diane Smith in our School Office on 01434381236 or dsmith@alston.cumbria.sch.uk

Please submit your completed application and a supporting letter outlining how your skills and interests align with our needs. 

Applications should be returned by email only to office@samuelkings.cumbria.sch.uk for the attention of our Headteacher Mr Rob Dawson 

We welcome applications from both recently qualified and experienced teachers.

Closing Date: 28th February 2025 12.00 noon
Shortlisting Date: 7th March 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Alston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies as well as a work place health assessment.