Jobs

Class teacher 
M1 - 6
£32,916- £45,352 pro rata
Permanent, 1 day a week
Required from 1 June 2026

We ARE Etherley Lane and we are an exciting place to be! 
Etherley Lane is a forward thinking primary school in Bishop Auckland – we strive to provide the very best for our children and their families every day. 

We require a class teacher to join our team across the whole of the federation including our nursery setting. 

The Governors of Etherley Lane are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed and skilled class teacher to join our successful, dedicated staff team in our nurturing and vibrant school.

We are looking for someone who is hard working, passionate and committed to supporting all children to achieve their potential. A teacher who children will remember and be inspired by long after they have left Etherley Lane. We want the very best for our children – so if you’re prepared to sing at the top of your voice, be creative, bring learning to life, give it your all… and all because it makes the children smile – then Etherley Lane is for you!  

We are lucky to have a dynamic staff team who support and lead each other in the development of the whole school and make a valued contribution to all aspects of school life – we never use the word team lightly – we know that being a team means; we have shared aims and we do things for each other, together and individually to ensure the best for everyone.  

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is caring, enthusiastic and dedicated. They will:
• work closely with all members of our team to ensure the very best outcomes for every pupil
• have high expectations for all children
• foster positive relationships with children, parents, governors and staff
• be fully involved in the life of our school

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01388 603105 or email the office at etherleylane@durhamlearning.net to arrange a visit.

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on 06.05.2026 

Shortlisting: 07.05.2026

Interview: TBC

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for shortlisting purposes.

An application form and further information is attached to this webpage. Please download this and return your application directly to the school by emailing: etherleylane@durhamlearning.net

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

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.

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

Etherley Lane Nursery and Primary School 
Clarence Gardens
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7RB

Tel:  01388 603105
Email:  etherleylane@durhamlearning.net
Website:  https://www.etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.uk/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 pro rata

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant