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Teaching Vacancies; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

St Laurence Church of England Primary School in Ludlow invites applications for a full-time Year 5 class teacher. This fixed-term post runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027 and sits on the Main Pay Range M1–M6, focusing on strong classroom teaching with no designated subject leadership.

The application pack is available with the advert and on the school website. Please complete the application form and return it to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status and successful primary teaching experience.
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly upper Key Stage 2, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching with high expectations for every child.
• Adapt teaching thoughtfully to meet individual needs, including those of children with SEND.
• Use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and move learning forward.
• Establish clear routines and a positive, inclusive classroom.
• Work collaboratively, reflect on their practice and respond positively to feedback.
• Support our Christian vision and values and share our commitment to safeguarding.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Primary teaching experience

KS2 upper KS2 experience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and successful primary teaching experience. Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly upper Key Stage 2, would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching with high expectations for every child.
• Adapt teaching thoughtfully to meet individual needs, including those of children with SEND.
• Use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and move learning forward.
• Establish clear routines and a positive, inclusive classroom.
• Work collaboratively, reflect on their practice and respond positively to feedback.
• Support our Christian vision and values and share our commitment to safeguarding.

This post is not suitable for Early Career Teachers. Applicants must have completed statutory teacher induction or be exempt from the requirement.

What the school offers its staff

St Laurence Church of England Primary School offers the opportunity to be part of a welcoming school community in Ludlow, where positive relationships are central to school life.

Our Christian vision, “Love one another”, and our values of Trust, Creativity and Wisdom guide how we work together. We want every child to feel known, valued and included, and we value the contribution each member of staff makes.

We offer opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute ideas and develop your classroom practice through professional learning. You will work alongside subject leaders and our SENCO to support children’s learning and inclusion.

Visits are very much encouraged so that you can meet us, see the school and find out more about joining our team.

Further details about the role

This is a full-time Year 5 class teacher post, fixed term from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027, on the Main Pay Range M1–M6. The role focuses on strong classroom teaching and does not include a designated subject leadership responsibility.

The application pack is available alongside the advert and on our school website. Please complete the application form, explaining how your skills, experience and personal qualities meet the person specification, and return it to [e-mail].

Visit are strongly encouraged. To arrange a school visit, please call the school office on 01584 872766.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.