Class Teacher

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wroxall Primary School, part of the Isle of Wight Council family, is seeking an exceptional full-time class teacher to join our supportive team. The role offers a platform for personal and professional growth in a school focused on high standards and positive outcomes for every child.

The successful applicant will use assessment for learning to tailor teaching to each pupil, including vulnerable groups, and contribute to a welcoming, forward-thinking school community with modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Experience in assessment for learning to target teaching.
• Temporary post until 31 August 2027 due to pupil numbers.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class at Wroxall Primary School.
• Deliver high standards and strong outcomes through effective planning and assessment.
• Support a small, caring school environment with a focus on children’s futures.

Job description

Full-time hours per week

Start Date: 1st January 2027

POST: Full Time Class Teacher

Salary: MPS – £34,069 starting point

FTE: 1.0 (Fixed term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance)

Headteacher: Miss Tara Hopkinson

The Governors at Wroxall Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational class teacher to join our forward thinking, hardworking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within a school community which is firmly focused on securing high standards and strong outcomes for all children. We can offer a spacious, modern learning environment, a supportive team and an opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives. We pride ourselves on being a small, caring primary school with big aspirations for our children and their futures.

The successful applicant must be an excellent practitioner who maintains high expectations for all children, particularly the most vulnerable, and uses an assessment for learning approach to ensure that teaching focuses on delivering the right things, to the right children, at the right time and in the right way.

The post is temporary in the first instance until 31st August 2027 due to pupil numbers.

Please call our school office on 01983 852290 if you would like to arrange a visit to our school.

Wroxall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We conduct online checks on all shortlisted applicants.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 12th November 2026

Interviews: W/C 16th November 2026

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