Class Teacher

Post to commence on either 1st September or 2nd November 2026 – Depending on Contractual Obligations

About the role:

Following the promotion of a colleague to the deputy headship at a local school, Brook Street School is looking to appoint a dedicated, knowledgeable and effective classroom teacher. Please indicate in your application which phase you are most experienced and interested in.    

We are looking for somebody with strong subject knowledge and pedagogy, who can foster excellent classroom relationships and promote a love of learning. You will also be skillful in adapting your teaching to meet the needs of different learners and using formative and summative assessment to secure good outcomes.

We are fortunate to have a team of excellent teaching and support assistants at our school and the successful candidate will be able benefit from their knowledge, experience and support to enhance their teaching and secure good outcomes for all pupils.

About our school.

Situated in South Carlisle, we serve a uniquely diverse community. Over 25 different home languages are spoken by our families and our children all have different starting points. However, they are also the best thing about our school and help to make it such a special place to work, teach and learn.

We maintain a strong focus on core foundational skills but also ensure children get opportunities to develop artistically and creatively, access and enjoy the outdoors through a bespoke curriculum offer and get opportunities to develop their confidence and support their personal development.

The successful candidate should be:

•    A strong, effective and engaging classroom practitioner.
•    Have a proven record of securing good outcomes for pupils. 
•    Able to inspire and motivate both the children and adults you work with. 
•    Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.
•    Committed to developing and enhancing your own professional practice. 
•    Able to contribute towards the school’s development and the development of colleagues. 
•    Creative and flexible in their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
•    Able to secure excellent learning behaviours and independence for all learners. 
•    Able to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, colleagues and other professionals.
•    Willing to play a full and active role in the wider life of the school. 
•    Able to lead an area of the curriculum. 

What we can offer:

Brook Street School has been judged as a consistently good school since 2012 and we continue to grow and develop together. We have also just had a very recent and successful OFSTED inspection in April 2026. Our children are hard-working, well-behaved and polite. They love to learn and take every opportunity that we offer them. Our staff team are dedicated, supportive and hard-working professionals who embrace opportunities for professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team who will support you in securing the best outcomes for the pupils and for your own professional development. 

Want to know more? 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates around the school on the following times and dates: 
Wednesday 17th June 2pm
Thursday 18th June 4pm
Tuesday 23rd June 2pm and 4pm

Please contact the school to arrange a visit. You can also find out more about our school by visiting our website. 

Brook Street School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to submit a self-disclosure form and undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and prohibition checks. Any appointment will be subject to suitable references and pre-employment checks.

Application forms and further details must be obtained from either:-

The school website: www.brookstreetschool.co.uk
Email the school office: [email protected]

Queries to school office: 01228 558724

Application closing date: 9am Thursday 2nd July 2026  
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026