Year 4 Class Teacher

• Closing date for applications:
  Friday 28 March 2025
• Employer:
  
  Cumberland Council

Start Date:

September 2025.

Year 4 Class Teacher

Contract:

0.8, Permanent

The Governors of Newlaithes Junior School are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to teach in our great school. We are looking for a teacher who has a love of learning as well as teaching, a teacher who is committed, dynamic, creative, caring and nurturing. Our children are enthusiastic, sporty, creative and a delight to know. We are a team of very supportive colleagues, parents and Governors who would make you feel very welcome.

We have high expectations and we want someone who is going to take a real pride in their work and love being part of our school family.

Newlaithes Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking school that places children's well-being and success at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

As the Year 4 Class Teacher, you will:

• Have a track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes for children relative to the stage in your career
• Be innovative in your approaches, delivering engaging and exciting lessons
• Have a secure understanding of assessment and be able to place this at the centre of your teaching
• Have a ‘can do’ mentality with a desire to overcome challenge
• Be a team-player with good communication and inter-personal skills
• Most importantly, be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice.

• Wonderful children, who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• A welcoming, supportive work environment, with high expectations and support
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued
• Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our families
• A supportive leadership team, committed to developing Newlaithes Junior School into an outstanding place to work and learn
• Fantastic grounds and resources to support teaching and learning.

We aim for, “Inspirational Learning, Aspirational Children.”

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact the school office on to arrange an appointment.

An application form and further details can be found on our website –  . Please send your completed application form and a covering letter, marked Confidential: for the attention of the Head Teacher to , by 12:00 noon Friday 28th March, 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Join us at Newlaithes Junior School and help every child achieve their full potential!

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025

Newlaithes Junior School
Langrigg Road
Carlisle
CA2 6DX