Job Advert: Class Teacher
The Head Teacher and Governors of Bollinbrook Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon our achievements and strengths.
We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.
This is a fixed term contract initially for 12 months, with a start date of 1st September 2026.
Contract Type: Fixed term
Working hours: Full Time
Salary: Main pay scale
We are looking for a candidate who is:
· An excellent classroom teacher with experience of working across all primary phases.
· An enthusiastic and hard-working team player
· Confident in their subject knowledge and able to extend and challenge pupils’ thinking
· Energetic, motivated, positive with a can-do attitude, committed to high-standards and expectations
· Ambitious with a desire to develop their career
· Creative, interesting and willing to take risks
· Resilient and flexible
· Personable with a good sense of humour
· Willing to support the Christian ethos of the school
· Willing to work in partnership with staff
· Willing to undertake subject leadership
What we can offer:
· Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
· Pupils with good behaviour and a thirst for knowledge
· A warm and supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
· High quality Continuous Professional Development
· A chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the future
A clear understanding of the National curriculum and the ability to plan, teach and assess is essential. The ability to lead on a curriculum area of interest is essential.
Please give details of your curriculum strengths, interests and experience within your application.
This job description will set out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. Appointments are made subject to references, online checks and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Visits to school are welcome and encouraged. Please telephone the school business manager, Mrs Debbie Hobbs, to arrange a convenient time.
Applications are available from the school office [email protected]
Candidates are also requested to submit a letter of application that clearly demonstrates their suitability for this post, including how they meet the essential criteria on the person specification.
Applications are to be returned to the Headteacher, Miss Lynne Le Marinel, [email protected] by 9am Monday 22nd June 2026. Shortlisting will take place on the same day.
Teaching observations and interviews will take place later the same week.
Bollinbrook CE (Aided) Primary School
Person Specification for Temporary Full Time Class Teacher
Essential
Desirable
- Support for the aims and ethos of a Church of England School
- Practising Christian
Qualifications
- A-C GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
- Degree.
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Evidence of further professional development.
- Willingness to engage in further training
Experience
· Recent and successful experience of teaching within the Primary Phase
· Experience of effectively implementing positive behaviour management strategies
· A love of working with children.
· Outstanding class teacher with high expectations for all.
· Teaching experience in mixed age classes
· Confident use of cross-curricular planning
· Experience in the use and analysis of pupil data in the target setting/pupil tracking process
Knowledge, skills, expertise
- Up to date knowledge of safeguarding.
- Sound understanding of the curriculum.
- Empathy with children and adults.
- Understanding of quality in learning and teaching and how to achieve excellence.
- Interests / skills to enhance after school/out of class learning
- Experience of leading collective worship
- Curriculum/Subject Leadership experience
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the SEN codes of Practice and SEND reforms
Professional Qualities and Interpersonal Skills
- Unquestionable integrity.
- Total commitment to the highest standards of professionalism whilst retaining an approachable manner and sensitivity to all.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Communicates enthusiasm and energy.
- Resilience, perseverance and optimism in the face of difficulties and challenges.
- Commitment and dedication to the extended role of teacher and wider professional responsibilities.
- The ability to form and sustain effective working relationships with staff, parents and governors.
- The ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
- Evidence of promoting the school through effective liaison with the wider community.
Bollinbrook Specific Requirement
- A good attendance and punctuality record.
- Willingness to ‘go the extra mile’.
- Sense of humour.
- Patience.
- Passionate, reflective and committed practitioner.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Work as part of a close team.
- Able to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to maintain a reasonable work/life balance.
- Able to think creatively to anticipate, solve problems and compromise when required
Evidence will come from Application, Interview and References
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
