KS2 Class Teacher

KS2 Class teacher 2 Days per week (0.4)- Thursday and Friday Maternity Post Main Pay Scale (not suitable for ECTs) Commencing April 2026 (W/C 13th April 2026)

We are looking for an experienced class teacher to join our teaching team, teaching 2 days a week (0.4 Maternity leave contract
- Thursdays and Fridays) in a class shared with an experienced teacher. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking school with a motivated group of staff and engaged pupils and parents. The staff at Newcroft are highly committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and go above and beyond every day.

• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their classroom practice
• shares our high expectations and commitment to high standards
• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly
• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best
• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom
• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships
• has excellent communication and organisational skills
• is skilled in supporting children with pastoral needs

• excellent induction arrangements and training
• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning
• support and guidance of a senior leader who will share the class, as well as a parallel class teacher to share workload and best practice
• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community
• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards
• opportunities for professional development
• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to teach
• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff
• staff benefits such as wellbeing support and Trust discounts

We welcome tours of the school to find out more about the role and to see the school in action. Please contact our office to book an appointment with our Head teacher, Mrs Sara Aukland or Head of School/ Deputy Head teacher, Miss Alice Brailsford.

To apply, please complete the online application form and write a letter of application to Mrs. Sara Aukland, Head teacher, focusing on why you would be suited to the role, including the experience that you have. Please use the job description to guide you in making your application.

The closing date for the position is Friday 30th January 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Newcroft Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.