Class Teacher; Colwich of England Primary School

Overview

Colwich Church of England Primary School is looking for an inspirational and highly motivated class teacher to join our dedicated school team. The temporary post will initially be for one term (Summer 2026) in our mixed reception/year 1 class, with potential to extend to teach further up the school in the following terms Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027. The school is small, friendly and popular, dedicated to providing a broad and balanced curriculum where every child can flourish.

The children are at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: £37,101

Scale: M3

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026

Location: Colwich Church of England Primary School, Colwich – ST17 0XD

Headteacher: Miss A De Ste Croix

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We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner who demonstrates a high standard of English and mathematics
• demonstrates high expectations for every child in school and is committed to nurturing children and removing barriers to learning
• is able to inspire, challenge and motivate all learners in order that their potential is reached
• will contribute to and promote the Christian Values and ethos of our school
• is highly motivated, well-organised, a strong team member who shows initiative and flexibility
• has enthusiasm and commitment to their own professional development and to the school’s continual improvement

• highly responsive pupils with extremely positive attitudes towards their learning
• a welcoming, friendly and hard-working staff team with a desire to take the school forward
• a commitment to professional development
• a strong partnership with parents, the local church, the Multi-Academy Trust schools and the local community

School Visits:
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit:  or call

Closing date: 12 February 2026

Shortlisting: 13 February 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 23 February 2026

To apply please download the application pack below in the ‘Available Documents’ section and return to:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require candidates to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions on their application forms.