KS1/KS2 Class Teacher

 KS1/KS2 Full time Class Teacher required from Sept 2026 – Maternity Leave
                                
We are looking for you!

We have an opportunity for a full time Class Teacher for September 2026 in our ‘outstandingly happy school’.  This is a fixed term post to cover a maternity leave.  This post is required initially required for 1 year or until maternity comes to an end.  We are inviting applications interested in teaching in either KS1 or KS2, however, we are particularly interested in candidates who would like to teach in Year 1.  Please state your preference in your application.

We want you to be part of our GREAT School!

What are we looking for in you?  Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher, to be successful you need to be a teacher who is passionate and knowledgeable about primary teaching.  You will possess the ability to teach consistently at an excellent level.   You will have a ‘can do’ mentality with a desire to go that extra mile to ensure our children can be the best that they can be.  If you’re an experienced teacher, we will ask you to lead a curriculum area.  Above all, as a school we feel it is important to be positive, fun and a real team-player.  

In return, we offer wonderful children, who love to learn and a community who take pride in being members of team Jericho.  We are an inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.  Our staff work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families and nurture and respect underpin all that we do.  We offer a supportive experienced leadership team who are committed to developing Jericho into an outstanding place to work and learn.  

Diversity at our core: As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

Our School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school. 

Application forms, job description/personal specification and letter to applicants are available from our school website www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to our school can also be arranged and we would love to meet you. Please contact our school office on 01946 514545 or [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned via email only to our school business manager, [email protected]  

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 at noon.

Interview Dates: Thursday / Friday 4th and 5th June 2026