Primary Class Teacher (Job Share) - Swarland Primary School

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swarland Primary School in Morpeth, Northumberland, invites applications for a Reception/Year 1 practitioner. The role starts 1st January 2027 and requires an outstanding, experienced primary practitioner to contribute to a nurturing school ethos.

You will teach the EYFS and KS1 curriculum, foster a safe and stimulating learning environment, work collaboratively with colleagues, and build strong relationships with parents and external partners. An enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement.
• Ability to work with parents, agencies and other stakeholders.
• Experience of middle leadership or subject leadership.

Responsibilities

• Be an outstanding, experienced primary practitioner.
• Maintain high expectations and reflect on practices to raise standards for all pupils.
• Teach the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Create a happy, safe, caring environment with stimulating activities.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Establish strong relationships with parents, agencies and stakeholders.
• Be hardworking, flexible and enthusiastic with a positive outlook.
• Demonstrate middle leadership or subject leadership where applicable.

Skills

EYFS/KS1 teaching

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Strong classroom management

Job description

The Governors of our successful small Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding experienced, primary practitioner in Reception/Year 1 to work in our welcoming and nurturing school. 1st January 2027 start.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding, experienced primary practitioner.
• Have high expectations, be reflective and have a strong commitment to raising the standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement for all pupils.
• Have experience of teaching the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Create and maintain a happy, safe, caring environment that will allow our students to thrive whilst providing stimulating and challenging activities.
• Work as an effective member of a team.
• Establish good working relationships with parents, agencies and other stakeholders.
• Be hardworking, flexible and enthusiastic in approach, with a positive outlook.
• Experience of effective middle leadership or subject leadership.

We can offer in return:

• Happy, well rounded and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming school community with a distinctive nurturing and family ethos.
• A supportive school community of children, staff, parents and Governors.
• Opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. Further information about the school can be found on our website.

Swarland Primary School

Leamington Lane

Newton on the Moor

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE65 9JP

01670787346

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www.swarland.northumberland.sch.uk