Teacher

Fixed term (initially for 1 year) class teacher (0.5)

Required September 2025 

This position is part time and initially fixed term until 31st August 2026 due to pupil numbers with possibility of it being extended

Walton & Lees Hill C of E Primary School offers a unique opportunity to join an exciting family school. We are looking for a teacher who possesses a love of learning, and is committed, dynamic, caring and nurturing - someone who is well-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality learning, always going above and beyond. Our children are enthusiastic, creative and a delight to know. We are a team of very supportive colleagues, parents and governors who would make you feel extremely welcome.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to work with small, mixed age classes.

The successful candidate will:

• Be suitably qualified to work with pupils in key stages 1 and 2
• Be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to supporting pupil outcomes
• Demonstrate the highest of standards to deliver outstanding pupil progress.
• The ability to teach across the Early Years and Primary age range, with a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile and National Curriculum.
• A commitment to supporting and enhancing our Christian ethos.
• A willingness to work flexibly within a committed staff team, forming strong links with parents and the community.
• Good organisational skills with high expectations of all pupils, challenging them to fulfil their potential.
• Their ability to create a stimulating learning environment with imaginative, cross-curricular learning opportunities.

In return, we can offer:

• Wonderful children who are curious, love learning and are polite, kind, and friendly.
• A supportive Head Teacher and governing body
• Pupil and staff well-being are the highest priorities of the headteacher and governors
• A highly dedicated team of skilled professionals who are passionate about creating a safe, exciting, and vibrant learning environment for our children.
• An inclusive happy school
• Professional development within a community of learners, who share and celebrate good practice.

Application packs are available from admin@leeshill.cumbria.sch.uk and should be returned to school by post or via e-mail, marked ‘Private and Confidential’.  Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers and applicants should indicate curricular strengths and interests.

You are very welcome to visit the school for a tour and an opportunity to ask any questions. Please call the school office on 016977 2577 to arrange this.

Walton and Lees Hill CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in its care and expects staff to share this commitment. 

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. 

Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association.

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th June 2025 at 3pm Interviews will be held w/c 30th June or 7th July 2025.