Classroom Teacher

Ludlow Church of England School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ludlow CE School in Ludlow, Shropshire, is seeking a classroom teacher to join a supportive team. The role involves teaching a small number of mixed ability students in core and foundation subjects, with an emphasis on pastoral support and student wellbeing.

The post offers a reduced teaching load of 20 sessions per week within a 25-session cycle, with 5 sessions for PPA and extended support. Primary trained ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply, with a fixed-term contract until Aug

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lessons to mixed-ability groups in core and foundation subjects.
• Ability to provide pastoral support and pastoral care to students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing within a secondary school context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a reduced teaching load of 20 sessions per week within a 25-session cycle.
• Provide first-line support to students and their families beyond the classroom.
• Work as part of a team to widen experience through secondary school environment.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Pastoral support

Teamwork

Cross-curricular

Job description

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Full time and Fixed Term until August 2027

Teaching load: 0.8, with the other 0.2 as extended PPA and support time

What we are looking for:

We are seeking to appoint a classroom teacher with a commitment to supporting students who need additional academic and/or pastoral support to succeed in secondary school.

We are looking for a colleague able to work as a classroom teacher, teaching a small number of mixed ability students in core and some foundation subjects. They would also provide pastoral support, to develop the transferable skills and maturity that the students need to integrate fully into other foundation classes. They will provide first line support to students included in the primary classroom and their families.

The role would be ideal for a primary or middle school teacher who would wish to widen their experience by working within a secondary school environment, whilst making use of their cross curricular teaching skills and pastoral systems. Primary trained ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. Some teaching in the wider school may be available in due course to support the colleague’s professional development should they wish this. Subject specialism is not important, but a flexible and enthusiastic attitude, along with a desire to work as a team and improve student’s lives, are.

The demands of the role are acknowledged and as such the teaching load is reduced to 20 out of 25 sessions a week, with the remaining 5 sessions being PPA and extended support time.

We require a positive role model who knows that excellent relationships are at the heart of developing positive behaviour in our students; someone who has a passion for improving young peoples’ life chances and uses positive management techniques and strategies, that are consistent with the school’s values and ethos.

Safeguarding and wellbeing of our students underpins everything we do at Ludlow CE School and the applicant will be expected to support and develop this.

What we offer:

• A busy and enjoyable place to work.
• A competitive salary.
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program - Education Support
• Membership to Blue Light Card and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.
• Excellent professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.
• A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

About Ludlow CE School

We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and the school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.

We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.

The school community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.

For more information about Ludlow CE School, please visit our website https://www.ludlowschool.com