Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Salary details: £ - £

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced teacher to join our school teaching a Key Stage 1 class from January 2026 to 31^st August 2027.

The Governors are looking for a highly motivated teacher to join our welcoming and friendly staff team. 

Whitwell Primary School is a popular school with approximately 250 children. It is situated approximately 5 mins from the M1, junction 30.

Our children are happy learners, well behaved and enthusiastic. They learn best when teaching is engaging and innovative, so we want to appoint a teacher who can contribute to our creative approach to teaching, is inclusive and has high expectations. 

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• has recent knowledge of the Y1 and Y2 curriculum and its expectations.
• has proven they can teach to a high standard
• has excellent classroom management and will embrace fully the school ethos
• has effective organisational skills
• has experience of mixed-age classes
• is lively, enthusiastic and able to work as a team member
• is able to work closely with parents and involve them in their child's education
•  is able to work as a team with current staff in and outside the classroom.  

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from ECT's currently.

Visits to the school are encouraged.  Please call the school on 01909 720251.

Provisional Interview Date: 1 December 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.