Jobs

Class Teacher (KS1 & Lower KS2)
Full time, MPS1-MPS3
Required from September 2026 (Or ASAP by Arrangement)
Fixed term until August 2027
 
The Governing Body of this popular primary school seek to appoint excellent, enthusiastic, creative and motivated Teacher to support the excellent KS1 department within our school.
 
We are looking for a teacher (ECT welcome to apply), who has a passion for working with children. All of our teachers will be well supported to develop into highly skilled practitioners and will receive a significant training package including curriculum intent, assessment, SEND support etc.
 
We strongly recommend interested candidates to contact the school for a discussion around this exciting position and how the future of these roles could develop.
 
Our highly inclusive school is dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching & learning through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where carers and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Therefore, we are seeking to appoint at least one committed and passionate teacher to lead one of our classrooms within Wheatley Hill Primary School.
 
You will be contributing to and participating in the team working ethos of the provision whilst maintaining its core values by:
• Effectively leading a KS1 Classroom using a Digital Approach to Teaching & Learning.
• Planning and delivering the teaching programme for all pupils within the class in relation to the National Curriculum, providing clear structures for learning activities and for sequences which both motivate and challenge - using digital technology inline with the Teaching & Learning Policy.
• Setting clear academic and working closely with other professionals as they set therapeutic targets;
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations of the pupils in your care;
• Making effective use of a variety of SEND systems in school to support pupils’ progress;
• Maintaining good order and discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and individual pupil needs (Support will be given throughout from the AHT / DHT);
• Contributing to the whole school’s planning activities and operating at all times within the stated policies and practices.
 
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.
 
This post is not open to job share.
 
Wheatley Hill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
 
Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.
 
Visits for discussion with the headteacher and to see excellent provision at Wheatley Hill are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by appointment with the school office.
For further information about this post please contact the Headteacher, Mr Scarr.
 
Completed application and safeguarding forms are returnable to the school. If you wish to email your application send it to support@whprimary.com
 
 Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
 
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.
 
Closing date for applications is Monday 18th May 2026- 9am
Interview date: TBC
 
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Wheatley Hill, Co Durham, DH6 3RQ
 
Tel: 01429 820594
Email: support@whprimary.com
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916 - £37,101

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant