Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Crewe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing focus

Work-life balance

Job summary

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery is seeking an outstanding class teacher for a 1-year position to start January 2027 (or February 2027). The post is based in Year 6 and will lead Writing and Computing across the school, with a focus on raising standards and engaging learning.

The successful candidate will have a track record of excellence in teaching, a strong understanding of KS2 assessments, and a commitment to high expectations and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Track record of excellence in classroom practice.
• Excellent understanding of statutory assessment and moderation in Key Stage 2.
• Strong track record of raising writing standards.
• Ambition, drive and passion for learning.
• Promote high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management.
• Commitment to raising standards.
• Highly motivated and a strong team player.
• Ability to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children.
• Excellent understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Commitment to parental and community involvement.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.
• Good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead Writing and Computing across the whole school.
• Provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

KS2 assessment knowledge

Writing standards

Team player

Motivated

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated class teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. The ideal start date is January 2027, however we are willing to wait until February 2027 for the right candidate.

The position will be based in our Year 6 class and is a temporary role for 1 academic year in the first instance.

The postholder will be responsible for leading Writing and Computing across the whole school.

The successful candidate must:

• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
• have an excellent understanding of statutory assessment and moderation process in Key Stage 2
• have a strong track record of raising writing standards
• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning
• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management
• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team
• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children
• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum
• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement
• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD
• have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• an experienced and supportive team of staff
• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development
• a supportive senior leadership team committed to staff well-being and workload management
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc)

Further details about the role

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.