Class Teacher

Location: Hampshire area (easily accessible from surrounding areas)
Type of School: Primary (Church of England – Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
Contract type: Permanent
Full time role: Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026

We are currently recruiting for aKS2 Class Teacher to join a thriving, inclusive and ambitious Church of England primary school.

This is a growing and successful school with a strong reputation in its local community. The school serves a diverse intake and is proud of its inclusive, relational culture. Following a recent Good Ofsted judgement, alongside Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence status and Voice 21 accreditation, the school is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching, nurturing the whole child, and supporting pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, while also developing into a future leader.

The school has a strong community ethos and is looking for a practitioner who shares a commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and developing confident, independent learners.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
• Provide clear feedback to support pupils in taking ownership of their learning
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school

Additional Responsibilities (Middle Leadership Progression Opportunity):

• Lead a core subject or foundation subject area (for the right candidate)
• Support whole-school improvement priorities
• Contribute to curriculum development and staff development
• Work towards leadership responsibility with support and CPD over time
• TLR opportunities may be available for candidates with experience or ambition

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in KS2 (EYFS/KS1 experience also welcome)
• ECTs/ECT+1 candidates are encouraged to apply
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and assessment practices
• Evidence of high-quality classroom practice and pupil progress
• Strong behaviour management and classroom presence
• Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A passion for developing the whole child, not just academic outcomes
• A positive, enthusiastic and resilient approach
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships across the school community
• Interest in contributing to the values and ethos of a Church of England school
• Experience with phonics or mastery approaches (desirable depending on phase)
• Ambition to progress into subject leadership

Why Join?

• A thriving and growing school within a strong multi-academy trust
• Inclusive, relational and supportive school culture
• Recent positive inspection outcome with clear momentum for continued improvement
• Trauma-informed, Thrive-based approach to wellbeing and behaviour
• Recognised strengths in inclusion and oracy practice
• Strong CPD offer including NPQLT and trust-wide development opportunities
• Clear leadership progression pathways across the trust

Safeguarding:

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and full safer recruitment checks. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

To Work with GSL Education:

To be considered for this role through GSL Education, you must:
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide two recent professional references
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people