KS2 Class Teacher

Fixed Term Full Time Ks2 Class Teacher

Required from 1st September 2026. This is a fixed term position to cover a period of maternity leave which is expected to run from 1st September 2026 to Friday 16th July 2027, but this is subject to the current postholder’s return.

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated KS2 teacher to join our hard working and dedicated team to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will:
• Believe in an inclusive approach to education so that all learners are set high expectations and are challenged to achieve their best. 
• Be a passionate and caring teacher.
• Have the skills to positively promote the progress, aspirations and well-being of every child.
• Ensure that children are safe and secure in their school environment with an emphasis on their safeguarding needs.
• Be an excellent communicator committed to being part of an effective team within the whole school community.
• Be committed to their own professional development.

In return we offer:
• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning.
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a priority.
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times.
• A high level of support from experienced staff and an active governing board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 019467 25244 to make an appointment.

For an application pack please email [email protected] .

Gosforth C of E Primary School and nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will be held: Thursday 14th May 2026. 
Interview will be held: Tuesday 19th May 2026