Lower Key Stage Two Classroom Teacher

Durham County Council; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lower Key Stage Two Classroom Teacher to inspire and nurture students in Years 3 and 4. The role involves leading a core subject and working collaboratively within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, experience in mixed-age classes, and a commitment to professional development. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Caring school environment

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a core subject.
• Experience in Lower Key Stage 2.
• Experience teaching mixed-age classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a core subject in a mixed-age Year 3-4 class.
• Ensure the school’s vision is realised.
• Contribute to the wider development of the school.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Flexible

Calm

Caring

Nurturing

Inspirational

Enthusiastic

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Lower Key Stage Two Classroom Teacher (Years 3 and 4) with responsibility for leading a core subject
M1 – M6 £31,650 - £43,607
Full Time, Whole Time
Temporary - required from September 2025 until 31st August 2026

Due to the developing needs and priorities of our school, the Governors from Bowes Cotherstone Federation wish to appoint a teacher who will be based in an small mixed-age Year 3-4 class at Cotherstone Primary School. The successful applicant will have responsibility for the development of a core subject.

We are looking for someone who:
• Can ensure our school’s vision is realised: Believe, Aspire, Thrive, Together
• Has a love of learning and is inspirational, enthusiastic and motivated
• Is calm, caring and nurturing
• Is organised, proactive and flexible
• Enjoys working as part of an effective team and is willing to contribute to the wider development of the school
• Is committed to their own professional development
• Has experience of leading a subject.
• Ideally has had experience of leading a core subject
• Ideally has experience in LKS2
• Ideally has experience of teaching in a small school to mixed age classes.

We can offer:
• Inspiring, enthusiastic and motivated children
• A hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff team
• A happy, caring and friendly school, federation and community
• An exciting opportunity to join our school and federation with an energetic and forward-thinking leadership team
• Full access to professional development – both within the Federation and through the Education Durham offer.
• A fully committed Governing Board

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be made by contacting the school office on 01833 650491.

Completed applications must be emailed to [e-mail] or returned to the school address by 12 noon on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd May 2025.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
DL12 9QB

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://cotherstoneschool.org.uk/

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