Year 5 and 6 Class Teacher (3150 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penny Bridge; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Bridge CofE Primary Academy, part of The Good Shepherd Trust, invites applications for a 0.6 FTE Year 5/6 Class Teacher on a fixed-term contract from January to August 2026.

The successful candidate will be a friendly team player with a solid KS2 understanding, high standards and a commitment to safeguarding within a Church school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with KS2 experience.
• Friendly team player with high standards.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 and 6 in a 0.6 timetable.
• Collaborate with staff and governors to support pupil progress.
• Promote Christian values within the school community.

Skills

KS2 Curriculum Knowledge

Team Player

Hard-working

Organisation

Collaborative

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9 December 2025
• Employer:The Good Shepherd Trust

We are looking for:

Year 5 and 6 Class Teacher 0.6 Fixed term contract January - End of August 2026 due to budgetary funding and pupil numbers

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one KS2 class teacher. We would like a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic, hardworking team.

The successful candidate:

• Will be hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment.
• Have a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Is knowledgeable and organised.
• Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.
• Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and who understands the importance of collaboration.
• Will promote the schools chosen Christian values and understands the importance of them in Church Schools.

We can offer you:

• A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel.
• A committed staff team who put our children first and at the centre of everything we do.
• An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9th December 2025 at Noon. Invitations to interview will be issued by the end of the day on Wednesday 10th December.

Contact Penny Bridge C Of E Primary Academy

Penny Bridge CofE School
Penny Bridge
Ulverston
LA12 7RQ