Teacher- Key Stage 2

Stanwix School – Class Teacher (Full-Time)

Start Date: 1st September 2026
 

Stanwix School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our friendly and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our academy as we continue to strengthen practice, embed excellence, and strive to be the very best we can be.

This is a full-time, two-year temporary contract due to pupil numbers, teaching in Key Stage 2. We welcome applications from both early career teachers and experienced practitioners who are committed to high-quality teaching and eager to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

Temporary – 2 Years Fixed Term

At Stanwix School, our core values of joy, ambition, kindness, and belonging underpin everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational culture and are looking for a teacher who will actively champion these values in their classroom and contribute positively to our whole school community. Our strong team ethos and commitment to professional development make us an excellent place to build experience and refine your teaching practice.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who can:
•    Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners 
•    Build strong, positive relationships with pupils 
•    Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff and parents 
•    Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture with high expectations for behaviour and achievement 
•    Adapt teaching to challenge more able pupils and support those with SEND, EAL, or in receipt of Pupil Premium 
•    Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to curriculum development and wider school life 
•    Support pupils’ wellbeing and personal development in line with school values 
•    Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development

What We Offer
•    A warm, welcoming, and experienced team that values collaboration 
•    High-quality mentoring and professional development opportunities 
•    Opportunities to develop subject leadership over time 
•    Respectful, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning 
•    A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work–life balance 
•    A supportive environment ideal for building a successful and fulfilling teaching career

Visits and Applications
We warmly encourage visits to the school so you can experience our learning community first-hand.

Visit opportunities:
•    Monday 20th April – 4:00pm 
•    Monday 27th April – 9:45am 
•    Monday 27th April – 4:00pm

Visits can be booked via the vacancies page on our website (link below) or by contacting the school office on 01228 596069.

Our application form and further job particulars can be found at: www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies-1

Key Dates
•    Application Deadline: Friday 8th May 
•    Shortlisting: Monday 11th May 
•    Interviews: Thursday 21st May

Safer Recruitment Practices

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This vacancy will be recruited to in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance and online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note, this role contains regulated activity with children and is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders act, requiring an Enhanced DBS check with Childrens’ Barred list check. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.