Teacher

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shotley Bridge Primary School, situated near the Durham/Northumberland border, is seeking an experienced KS2 class teacher to join our split-site team.

The successful candidate will challenge and support all learners, assess progress for all groups, and contribute to all aspects of school life within a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about teaching and learning, ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
• Has a secure understanding of assessment for learning and its impact on progress for all groups.
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team.
• Be a dedicated, motivated and skilled teacher who is passionate and reflective about learning and teaching.
• Be creative, enthusiastic, flexible and work well as part of a team.
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS2 with high expectations for pupil attainment and behaviour.
• Challenge and support learners of all abilities, including those with SEND and high attainers.
• Contribute to school life and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, assess and share best practices.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Assessment for learning

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Creative and flexible

Job description

Required to start 12 April 2027.

Shotley Bridge Primary and Pre-School is an inclusive village school situated close to the Durham / Northumberland border. We are a split site with separate Lower and Upper School buildings.

Governors are currently seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 class teacher to join our team. Applicants should be wholly committed to becoming an integral member of our hardworking and resilient staff team.

We are looking for a class teacher who will:

• Be passionate about teaching and learning, ensuring that every child reaches their potential
• Is able to challenge and support learners of all abilities, including those with SEND and higher attaining pupils
• Has a secure understanding of assessment for learning and its impact on progress for all groups
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievements
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Be a dedicated, motivated and skilful teacher who is passionate and reflective about learning and teaching
• Be creative, enthusiastic, flexible and work well as part of a team
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2
• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive environment
• An inclusive school community that values diversity and is committeed to ensuring that every child and member of staff feels valued, respected and able to thrive
• High standards of behaviour from pupils who display positive attitudes towards learning
• A forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside
• Personalised, professional development opportunities and support
• A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Applicants are advised that references will be requested on receipt of application and used to aid shortlisting. Please ensure that your nominated references are aware of your application.

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.

This post is not open to job share

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Shotley Bridge Primary School

Snows Green Road

Shotley Bridge

DH8 0ES

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk

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