Temporary jobs in United Kingdom

Class teacher M1 – M3

£32,916 - £37,101

Temporary, Full time

Required from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027

The Head Teacher and Governors of this ‘Good’ school are seeking to appoint a hardworking, efficient and highly motivated teacher. Initially, this is for a one-year fixed term contract.

Our team of dedicated and experienced staff is well supported by a committed and enthusiastic Governing Body.

We are looking forward to welcoming a self‑motivated and committed teacher who would like to work in a vibrant, forward thinking school community. We place great emphasis on building relationships, with children, their families and staff. We believe this is a wonderfully exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to make a major contribution towards moving our school forward.

• Will have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively, displaying good interpersonal skills and is able to work as part of a team;
• Provide a happy and safe, inclusive learning environment;
• Engage effectively, communicate well and build upon positive relationships with children, staff and families and the wider community;

Is willing to fully embrace all aspects of school life.

• Pupils who are friendly, proud of their achievements and are eager to learn;
• A full supportive headteacher and leadership team who are very proud of their school.
• A very positive relationship with parents and the wider commu nity
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

This post is a full-time temporary contract initially. Further information about the school can be found on our website.

NQT’s are welcome to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school by appointment – please contact the school on 01207 504464. These will be conducted with regards to our risk assessment and be on an individual basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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.

An application pack is available to download from this advert.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post and/or by e‑mail, no later than 12.00 noon on Friday 6th February 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Formal interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026.

Consett Infant School

Teasdale Street

Consett

Co. Durham

DH8 6AF

Tel: 01207 504464

Email: consettinfant@durhamlearning.net

Website: https://consett-inf.durham.sch.uk