Fulwell Infants School Academy - Teacher

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sunderland seeks an enthusiastic Class Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will promote high standards of learning, motivate students of all abilities, and be committed to their own professional development. This role not only involves teaching but also participation in the wider school community, ensuring an enriching experience for both students and staff.

Benefits

School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions

Well-resourced teaching environment

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Required to promote high standards of learning.
• Must challenge learners of all abilities.
• Committed to personal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of learning within the class.
• Maintain expectations of behaviour and children's achievement.
• Be involved in the wider life of the school.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Experience in teaching EYFS or KS1

Experience in delivering phonics (Read, Write Inc)

Ability to motivate and inspire children

Understanding of assessment for learning principles

Job description

Overview

FULWELL INFANT SCHOOL ACADEMY
Ebdon Lane, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR6 8ED
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Acting Headteacher: Miss F Kelly

Required for January 2026 (2 terms) or until the post holder returns.

Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Main Pay Scale 4

About the role

The Head teacher and Governors invite applications from a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who would like to join our successful school.

Responsibilities

• The Governors are seeking someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to promote high standards of learning within their class.
• Has experience of teaching in either EYFS or KS1.
• Has experience of delivering phonics (Read, Write Inc).
• Is committed to achieving and maintaining high expectations of behaviour and raising children's achievement.
• Is able to motivate and inspire children, colleagues and the wider community.
• Can challenge learners of all abilities, including more able children and those with additional needs.
• Has a clear understanding of assessment for learning principles impacting on the progress of ALL groups of learners.
• Is prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school.
• Is committed to their own professional development.

What Fulwell Infant School Academy offers

• School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
• Fabulous children
• A well-resourced teaching environment
• High standards of attainment and progress
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications irrespective of race, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation or political belief.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Fulwell Infant School Academy safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Further information and application forms can be obtained from the Fulwell Infant School Academy website: www.fulwellinfant.org.uk and should be returned to: [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be returned to the above address marked for the attention of the Head Teacher

Closing date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Short listing: Friday 24th October 2025
Observations: Friday 7th November 2025 (am)
Interviews: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Applicants that do not receive an invite for interview should assume that their application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.