Teacher (3994 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penrith; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Langwathby CofE Primary School in Langwathby near Penrith is seeking an outstanding Year 1 teacher for a full-time maternity cover starting January 2027. The village school sits in the Eden Valley and is at the heart of a warm, nurturing learning community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Quality First Teaching, work with teaching assistants and families, and contribute to high expectations and inclusive practice while

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and eligibility to teach in England.
• Experience delivering Year 1 lessons with creativity and high expectations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and engaging with parents and the wider community.
• Ability to plan adaptively and use assessment to inform teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Year 1 lessons in a Church of England primary setting.
• Create an inclusive, nurturing classroom that supports every pupil to progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues and families to raise attainment.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and school-wide professional development.

Skills

Quality First Teaching

Adaptive teaching

Positive relationships

Team collaboration

Commitment to Christian values

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Thursday 3 December 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and friendly large village school based in the beautiful Eden Valley on the edge of the Lake District National Park. As a Church of England school, we are proud to be at the heart of our community and to provide a warm, nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The Governing Body of Langwathby C of E School are looking to appoint an outstanding and committed teacher to join our friendly staff team. The post available is a full-time maternity cover (Spring and Summer Term 2027) teaching in a Year 1 Class. The successful candidate will be required to start in January 2027. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and creative teacher with the passion and drive to further develop our learning community and make a positive contribution to our school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Places children at the centre of every decision.


• Demonstrates consistently strong classroom practice.


• Has high expectations and aspirations for every pupil.


• Understands and implements Quality First Teaching.


• Uses adaptive teaching effectively to remove barriers to learning whilst maintaining ambitious expectations.


• Creates an inclusive classroom culture where every child can succeed.


• Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and secure progress.


• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.


• Works effectively with teaching assistants and other professionals.


• Demonstrates commitment to professional learning and evidence-informed practice.


• Upholds and actively promotes the Christian vision and values of the school.

Langwathby CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school strictly adheres to Safer Recruitment Policies and Procedures. Appointment to this post will be subject to excellent references and a satisfactory enhanced check being sought form the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged but must be booked prior to arrival.

The following dates and times are available:
Friday 13th November at 4pm
Thursday 19th November at 2pm or 4pm

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd December at 12noon
Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026

Langwathby CofE Primary School
Salkeld Road
Langwathby
Penrith
CA10 1ND