Class Teacher – YR,1+2 - St Edward’s CE Primary School

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edward's CE Primary School, part of Shropshire Council, is seeking a warm, creative and reflective teacher to inspire young minds. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging lessons and supporting pupils with barriers to learning. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to safeguarding and be an active member of the school community.

The position starts from January 2027. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2026 at 09:30 am; interviews on Thursday 1st October

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated Teacher.
• Committed to delivering high quality, rich and engaging learning experiences.
• Ability to plan and deliver dynamic lessons meeting diverse needs of pupils.
• Supportive of pupils including those with barriers to learning.
• Safeguarding commitment and procedures to promote welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver dynamic lessons meeting diverse needs of pupils.
• Support and empower every child to thrive.
• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Compassionate

Team player

Confident communicator

Reflective practitioner

Job description

Shropshire Council,

Required from January 2027

Our Executive Headteacher is excited to welcome applications from an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated Teacher who shares our passion for nurturing young minds. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high quality, rich and engaging learning experiences that inspires every child.

At St Edward's CE Primary, we take pride in offering a broad, balanced, and enriched curriculum where high standards are not only expected but achieved. As a valued member of our Staff team, you will play a key role in planning and delivering dynamic lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils ensuring every child, including those with barriers to learning, is supported and empowered to thrive.

We're looking for a team player who brings warmth, creativity, and initiative- someone who is eager to grow professionally while contributing to the wider life of the school. You'll be a confident communicator, a compassionate listener, and a reflective practitioner who understands the evolving challenges children, and their families, and schools face today.

At St Edward's we value our staff and believe that all our staff are ambassadors for our school and will embody the value, vision and ethos of our school in all interactions. If you're driven by the desire to make a genuine difference, believe in the power of education to transform lives, and want to be part of a caring, collaborative school community, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Requirement St Edward's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and their families. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026 at 09:30 am

Interview date: Thursday 1st October. Timings to be confirmed.