Teacher - MPR - Sheriffhales Primary School

Shropshire Council; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool invites applications for a Year 3/4 teacher for two terms starting January 2027.

This small, warm village school values a lively curriculum, positive energy and team spirit. The fixed-term post runs January to July 2027, with safeguarding checks including DBS, right to work in the UK and references.

We welcome energetic colleagues who will contribute to a caring, inclusive environment where children are polite, motivated and supported to reach their best.

Qualifications

• It is essential that all elements of the application form are completed in full.
• We do not accept CVs in support of an application.
• Appointments will be subject to clearance including medical fitness, references, right to work in the UK, online check and enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3/4 for two terms (January–July 2027).
• Contribute to a rich, inclusive curriculum and a positive classroom environment.

Job description

We need a fantastic Year 3 / 4 teacher for 2 terms, January-July 2027.

Starts January 2027.

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is a special place – a small, delightful, village school which radiates warmth and happy children. Our staff love working here and all share in a deep commitment to our wonderful children, who are polite, kind and hard-working. We are a busy, buzzing school with a rich curriculum and calendar; our children run into school every day. Could you fit in here? If you have lots of positivity and energy, team spirit and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, then you could have found your tribe. At outstanding Sheriffhales, it’s all about the children!

This is a fixed-term contract for two terms. Please come and talk with us if you have further questions.

Application deadline: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 24th November 2026

Please note:

• It is essential that all elements of the application form are completed in full.
• We do not accept CVs in support of an application.
• Appointments will be subject to clearance in respect of medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, an online check and criminal disclosure.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and as such the applicant who is appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once appointed, the successful applicant may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.

If invited for interview, you are required to bring evidence of your qualifications and appropriate ID documents to initiate the DBS application process, should you be the successful candidate. Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and as such shortlisted candidates must complete a declaration including details of any cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. It is an Offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.