Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff collaboration

Professional development

Leadership progression

Mentoring support

Respectful culture

Job summary

Giles Junior School is seeking a class teacher to lead a main class and contribute to the broader life of the school in Stevenage. The role focuses on high-quality teaching, supporting diverse pupil needs and creating a calm learning environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues, uphold The Leader in Me principles, and engage in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities aligned with career stage.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reflective classroom practitioner.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Commitment to inclusive education and working with pupils with additional needs.
• Values teamwork, professional dialogue and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a main class.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Support pupils with a wide range of needs.
• Create a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Enthusiastic classroom practitioner

High expectations

Inclusive education

Teamwork & dialogue

Wider community contribution

Job description

Giles Junior School, a three-form entry school with a community focus, is recruiting a class teacher to take charge of one main class and contribute to wider school life. The post centres on high-quality teaching and learning alongside colleagues, supporting a wide range of pupil needs. Pupils with EHCPs make up a higher share than average, and the school works under The Leader in Me principles. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Take responsibility for a main class
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Support pupils with a wide range of needs
• Create a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and wellbeing
• Commitment to inclusive education and working with pupils with additional needs
• Values teamwork, professional dialogue and continuous improvement
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Supportive, collaborative staff team
• Strong focus on professional development and wellbeing
• Opportunities for leadership development and progression
• Support and mentoring tailored to experience and career stage
• School culture built on trust, respect and shared responsibility
• Engaged, articulate pupils eager to learn