Class Teacher

David Ross Education Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

CPD including mentoring

Enhanced ECT scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Employee wellbeing programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Fairfield Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust, invites applications for a fixed-term teaching post for 1 year (1 Jan 2027–31 Aug 2027). The role is full-time with standing teacher hours across 52 weeks, located in Scartho near Grimsby.

Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. The academy emphasises high standards, CPD opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status and ongoing professional development are essential.
• Experience delivering KS2 lessons with high standards of teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for learning and achievement of all pupils in the classes.
• Collaborate with parents/carers, governors and staff to support pupils.
• Promote welfare and work within safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Safeguarding

Professional development

Education

Qualified teacher status

CPD participation

Job description

This is a fixed term temporary contract for one year, covering the period of 1st January 2027- 31st August 2027, Full Time Standing Teacher Hours, 52 weeks

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD
• Experience of teaching in KS2
• Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching
• Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies
• An understanding of good inclusive education
• Understanding/experience of using programmes such as RWI, Talk 4 Writing etc.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
• Show energy, enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing their career within the Trust
• Have a passion for teaching and learning
• Be reflective, open to feedback and driven to be outstanding
• Believe passionately about the potential for world-class education and will go that extra mile every day
• Be committed to their own professional development,
• We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Fairfield Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school based in Scartho near Grimsby, offering a world-class education for children aged 3-11, with a dedicated nursery and early years provision. At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority. We expect them to take pride in their behaviour, their attitudes to learning and uniform. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our academy values, to be kind and courteous, and develop lively and enquiring minds. We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities., About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in their workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

• M1-UPS3 FTE £32,916- £51,048 per annum
• Access to Teachers Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme