Class Teacher

KS2 Class Teacher This is a Full Time Fixed Term Temporary post to cover a staff absence Please note - This position is not suitable for a newly qualified teacher and will be paid within the Main Pay Scale M3-6 Required for November 2026, or earlier if possible, a passionate and experienced individual to join our fantastic team at Littleham and lead our Year 3/4 class. Littleham C of E Primary School is a proud Church of England school, our vision of greatness grows from small beginnings in lived out across our school. Underpinning our vision, our values of aspiration, belonging and compassion weave themselves through day-to-day life in our school. With our expansive outdoor spaces, we encourage exploration, creativity, and a deep connection to the natural world. In addition to our main curriculum offer, we have a specialist Communication and Interaction Resource Base which provides bespoke additional support for those who may need it. Littleham understand the importance of addressing each child's unique needs, ensuring that every student feels empowered to succeed. Our long‑term strategy focuses on excellence in teaching, rich and meaningful curriculum experiences, and the wellbeing of every child and member of staff. Whatever changes come, our vision and values remain constant—guiding us to act with integrity, compassion and ambition. The Trust offer the prospect of being empowered to develop your own expert knowledge and skills and the chance to support others. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to improving the outcomes for all our children, where your work-life balance will be promoted. We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed within the role. You will need to be an inspirational and reflective practitioner who shows initiative, resilience, creativity and demonstrates the aptitude and professionalism to work as part of a successful and growing team that is driven to improve the life chances of our pupils. We expect you to effectively liaise with parents, stakeholders and the community. The School leaders will recognise and develop your expertise and skills to ensure career development. What we are looking for in a candidate is: - A commitment to developing your own practice through engagement in professional learning in order to develop and implement the most current teaching strategies. - An understanding of how pupils learn and real commitment to provide and maintain high-quality indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. - Recognition of our amazing children; nurturing, supporting and challenging them, meeting their needs to ensure they have independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey. - An ability to see the best in all and promote and expect positive behaviour at all times. - A committed approach to the wider school community and engagement with them. - A cheerful, fresh and creative approach to giving the children under your care the best you can - Experience of working in KS2 What we can offer you: - Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership - Substantial workplace pension - Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons - Staff Wellbeing support - CPD opportunities for all staff Visits to the school prior to application are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01395 266535 to arrange a convenient time. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.