Class Teacher

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership

Tel: 01440 333400 Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/325503NFK

Salary – MPR / UPR

Permanent Full Time Required for January 2027

Join Our Team – Class Teacher Opportunity Valley Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring school where every child is encouraged to thrive. We are looking for a passionate, creative and ambitious Class Teacher to join our team and help inspire our pupils to achieve their very best. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is looking to develop their career and take on additional leadership responsibility, with the successful candidate taking on the role of Maths Subject Lead across the school.

The successful candidate will:

Bring energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families Be committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning Have a passion for developing Maths teaching and learning across the school Be keen to develop their leadership skills and contribute to whole-school improvement In return, we offer: A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment Children who are curious, respectful and eager to learn Ongoing professional development opportunities The opportunity to develop your subject leadership experience and make a real impact across the school Come and be part of a school where your ideas, leadership and contribution can truly make a difference. Visits to the school are welcomed.

How to apply

A job description and Candidate Information Pack are available from ‘Attachments. For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form. *For current employees at Unity Schools Partnership, this vacancy will close on 05 October 2026. To apply, please click here Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Closing date: 12 October 2026, 9am * Interview date: 19 October 2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part time or as a job share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.