Jobs

Temporary Class Teacher
M1-M6,
£32,916 - £45,352
Fixed Term, 1 September 2026 - 31st August 2027
Full Time

Burnside Primary School wish to appoint a temporary teacher to work in KS1/KS2.
• Do you teach engaging and innovative lessons?
• Are your hardworking, caring and resilient?
• Would you describe your teaching style as dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking?
• Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where all staff and pupils are encouraged to be the best they can be?

If the answer is yes, then our values and ethos align! We wish to appoint a temporary teacher to work in KS1/KS2. The successful applicant will be an exemplary teacher with the skills and expertise to ensure that all children thrive and achieve their potential.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01207 234 020 to arrange a visit with the Headteacher or to request an application pack.

All completed application forms should be returned directly to the school marked for the attention of Mrs J Whitehead, or via our school email burnside@durhamlearning.net

Burnside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants are advised that references will be requested on receipt of application and used to aid shortlisting. Please ensure that your nominated references are aware of your application.  

This post is not open to job share.  

Essential experience and qualifications: - Level 6 in Childcare (or equivalent) – Substantial experience of working with two-year-old children – At least two years experience working in an Early Years setting
-High level of knowledge around the Early Years Foundation stage, Early Years Outcomes and child development
-Knowledge of safeguarding procedures 
-Satisfactory DBS & references 

Desirable experience and qualifications: Experience of working with children with SEN - Paediatric First Aid - Food Hygiene 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date:  Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date:  Week commencing Monday 8th June 2026

Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace
Stanley 
DH9 6QP

Tel:  01207 234020
Email:  burnside@durhamlearning.net

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916 - £45,352

Location: Stanley, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant