Job Introduction
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and forward‑thinking teacher to join our team at Ludlow Junior School. If you are driven to deliver excellent teaching, believe every child deserves fantastic learning opportunities, and are committed to helping all pupils achieve their very best, then you may be the teacher we’re looking for!
At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of every pupil — academically, socially and emotionally — whatever their background, starting point or interests. Our staff work hard to create an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where children thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
We are a five-form entry school in Southampton with a warm, collaborative and highly skilled staff team who share the vision of providing our children with the best opportunities for the future. We are deeply committed to developing our teachers and genuinely invest in your growth — offering opportunities to learn from colleagues, refine your practice and continue improving teaching and learning across the school.
Our teaching team is dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic, with high expectations for all pupils. We are now looking for someone who brings that same energy, ambition and desire to make a difference.
Your wellbeing
We know that teaching is a fantastic but challenging job. Teachers work extremely hard and we try to recognise this as much as possible by supporting your wellbeing and workload. As well as significantly adapting key policies and procedures in our school, which we know have an impact on workload and wellbeing, you will also benefit from the following when you join our staff team:
- 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
- Wellbeing Wednesday’… cake(!) provided by the catering team each week
- Annual flu vouchers
- Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)
- Subsidised childcare for our INSET days
- Professional development opportunities in all roles
- LGPS and TPS pensions with significant level of school contribution
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they:
- have the potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning,
- are committed to helping children make accelerated progress,
- are willing to engage in a personalised programme of continuing professional development,
- are able to work well as part of a team,
- are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school,
- have a clear understanding of how children develop and progress through the primary years,
- are enthusiastic and keen to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities.
Choosing the right school to work in is an extremely important decision. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 12th April at midnight
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.
