Job Introduction
Class Teacher (KS1)
Wellstead Primary School is looking to recruit a creative, inspiring teacher for our forward-thinking, dynamic and inclusive primary school.
We are a warm and friendly school where everyone works hard to ensure that the children have the best possible opportunities. We are committed to professional development and support each other to be the best that we can be. Successful candidates will demonstrate a keen interest in developing their own skills, as well as working within a supportive team. The role is based in KS1.
The salary offered is MPS 1-3 it is suitable for an excellent ECT.
It is important to us that we recruit someone who believes in our school ethos of “Sowing the Seeds of Success” and works hard to demonstrate our core values:
Respectful, Reflective, Aspirational, Independent, Collaborative and Adaptable
Are you:
Someone who works well as a team
Someone who always puts the children at the heart of all that you do
Someone that believes in inclusion and works to ensure that children’s needs are met as part of high quality inclusive teaching
Able to plan creatively for the learning and development of each individual child
A reflective and adaptable practitioner who can respond to the changing needs of the school and its pupils on a daily basis
Able to communicate effectively and work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to provide the best opportunities for our children?
In which case, we would love to hear from you!
We can offer:
A supportive and friendly team in which we all feel valued
Wonderful children, who love learning
An inspiring curriculum led by passionate subject leaders
Resources and training to enable you to carry out your role effectively
Collaboration opportunities to work with colleagues in our school, in similar schools and schools in the locality
A hard-working, trusting team which has the learning, enjoyment and well-being of our children at the heart of everything that we do
Opportunities for career development
For an ECT:
An experienced, trained Induction Tutor, and an Induction Mentor who will work alongside you in the same year group with PPA at the same time
A friendly and supportive environment
Your statutory ECT time, ECT training and other training opportunities as they arise
Continued support and guidance as you develop your career as a teacher
Person Specification
In addition, we are looking for someone who:
Has a love of teaching and an avid interest in how children learn most effectively
Is creative and approaches tasks with positivity and a can-do attitude, and encourages pupils to do the same
Demonstrates resilience and reflection with the aim of enhancing their own teaching capabilities so that our pupils receive the best possible education
Encourages pupils to show initiative, take risks with their learning and challenge themselves
Will plan to meet the strengths and areas for development of all children, including those with SEND or who are disadvantaged
Have some experience of managing challenging behaviour and planning to meet more complex SEND needs
Is prepared to become fully involved in the life of our school and community
Is prepared to offer activities outside of the classroom to enhance the learning and school experiences of our children
Is flexible and can respond to the changing needs of the school and its pupils on a daily basis
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June at midday
Interviews: TBC but likely the 30/6/26 and 1/7/26
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to consider applications on receipt.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact admin.staff@wellsteadapps.co.uk to arrange a convenient time.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
