Class Teacher - Fairfield Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a qualified teacher for Year 1 starting January 2026. The role requires enthusiasm, high expectations, and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Candidates will join a supportive team in a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The position is for a temporary maternity cover until July 2026 or longer, with professional development opportunities provided.

Benefits

Supportive school and community

Professional development opportunities

Friendly staff environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 1.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 students effectively.
• Maintain a secure and stimulating environment.
• Encourage respect and individuality in children.

Skills

Enthusing and engaging children

Demonstrating high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

Understanding and contributing to the school ethos

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover in Y1 - Main Pay Scale (M1-M6).

Working Pattern: Full time in Year 1 as part of the KS1 Team.

Advert Start Date: 23 September 2025

Advert End Date: Friday 10 October 2025

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Job Category: Schools – Teaching

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025

Starting date for job: January 2026 and covering Year 1 until July 2026 or possibly longer.

Further Information

Required for January 2026, the governors for Fairfield Primary wish to appoint a teacher to join our school in Key Stage 1 with responsibility for teaching Year 1. The post is for a full-time position. Fairfield Primary is a good school and we continue to strive to improve outcomes for all of our pupils. We aim to maintain a secure, caring and stimulating environment in which children are encouraged to have respect for themselves and each other. Through quality teaching and learning, children are given the opportunity to develop individuality and responsibility, and are challenged to achieve their full potential. We believe it is important that we develop the whole child, nurturing the academic, creative, spiritual and social aspects equally so that children can achieve their personal best in their adult life. There is a deep desire in the school that all children gain a sense of self and a sense of place to develop resilience and an understanding of heritage. Staff work hard to challenge all children to achieve ambitious standards.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Enthuse and engage children.
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Understand and contribute to the Fairfield ethos including our new motto, ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve’.

We can offer you

• A supportive school and community
• Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas.
• A firm commitment to your continuing professional development.

Safeguarding

Fairfield Primary School and the governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search will also be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to apply

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged through the school office. An application form, job description and person specification are available on the school website or by contacting the school office. All forms must be submitted to the school by 12 p.m. on the closing date, either in paper form or by email to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2025

Interview date: Friday 17 October 2025

Start Date: January 2026