Job Introduction
Job description – KS2 Class Teacher – Middle leadership progression for the right candidate.
Job details
Salary: MPS
Contract type: Permeant
Reporting to: Head Teacher
St Columba C of E Primary School is a thriving and ambitious school with a strong reputation in the local community and growing pupil numbers. We serve a diverse community and are proud of our inclusive, relational culture. Following our recent Good Ofsted judgement, alongside our Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence status and accreditation as a Voice 21 school, we are entering an exciting and sustained phase of growth.
We are a Thrive school with a trauma informed, relational approach embedded across practice. Behaviour is generally good across the school and is consistently and effectively managed by a highly skilled, cohesive team. Our shared vision of Growing futures rooted in love, hope and respect underpins all aspects of school life.
We are seeking a high quality classroom practitioner who demonstrates the drive, ambition and potential to develop into a leader of a core subject area. This is a full time teaching role with a clearly defined pathway into subject leadership, shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful candidate. We are open to specialism, as we are committed to appointing the right person for our school and investing in their development.
This role is designed as a progression opportunity. As the school continues to grow, so too will the scope and influence of this position. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership practice over time, with increasing responsibility and impact across the school.
We are committed to growing leaders from within and will support the successful candidate through high quality professional development, including access to the NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT). You will work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to whole school improvement and develop the knowledge and confidence required to lead a core subject effectively.
You will join a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive team, where professional dialogue, shared responsibility and collective ambition are central to our success. There will also be opportunities to support trainee teachers and contribute to developing others as part of our strong culture of professional learning.
As part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, you will benefit from a wide range of trust wide CPD opportunities, leadership networks and career development pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready to take the next step, grow their leadership capacity and play a key role in shaping the future of a school that is ambitious, inclusive and continuing to develop.
Qualities
It is expected that the successful applicant will:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous school improvement, contributing actively to whole school priorities and showing the ambition to develop into a leader of a core subject area
- Show initiative,professionalismand accountability in the execution of their role as a class teacher, taking responsibility for their own development and impact on outcomes
- Build and sustain highly effective relationships with staff, pupils, parents,governorsand the wider community, contributing positively to the strong, cohesive culture of the school
- Promote and model positive,respectfuland relational practice, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration and belonging across the school
- Engage with current educational research and best practice, showing the confidence and curiosity to innovate, refine practice and contribute to school improvement at both classroom and leadership level
- Motivate,challengeand inspire all pupils through high quality teaching, ensuring an ambitious,inclusiveand engaging curriculum that leads to strong progress and outcomes for all
- Set consistentlyhigh expectationsfor pupils’ learning, presentation,behaviourand attitudes, ensuring that all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential
- Create a classroom culture where relationships, emotional safety and wellbeing are prioritised, reflecting the school’s Thrive and relational approach and enabling pupils to feel safe,valuedand ready to learn
- Uphold high educational standards anddemonstratea clear understanding of progression, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and life
- Establish andmaintainclear routines and expectations for behaviour, contributing to a calm, purposeful learning environment aligned with whole school practice
- Demonstratehigh levelsof ambition for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or haveadditionalneeds, ensuring equity of opportunity and outcomes
- Promote inclusion at all levels and fulfil statutory responsibilities in relation to the SEND Code of Practice, adapting teaching effectively to meet a wide range of needs
- Contribute to the development of others, including supporting trainee teachers or colleagues, and show readiness to take on leadership responsibility within a core subject area over time
Person specification
criteria | qualities |
Qualifications | Qualified teacher status Degree Evidence of strong CPD |
Experience | Teaching experience within KS2 Completion of ECT or NQT status Experience leading a subject – desirable Have strong behaviour management skills Have ambitious expectations of children with SEND Has a strong knowledge of the pedagogy of teaching and learning and apply this in practice |
Skills and knowledge | Understanding of high-quality teaching, including strong adaptive practice Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others Ability to build effective working relationships Set and encourage appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning, motivation and presentation of work. |
Personal qualities | A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school Relational and adaptable Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
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Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.
Equality and Inclusion
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. We are committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the academy has a number of policies that you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. All applicants are required to complete the Equality Monitoring form.
Health and Safety
You are responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the Section are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, The Trust’s Health and Safety Policies.
Sustainability and Environment
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of regional and local environmental issues. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust will support the academy in continuously seeking to find ways to improve its environmental performance and all staff are required to support these aims.
Data Protection/GDPR
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to the principles and statutory obligations of the Data Protection Act 2018. Privacy notices and policies can be viewed on the DCAT website link here:- http://www.dcat.academy/policies/
You should be aware that the information you have provided will be stored on the Trust’s HR secure database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.
Safer Recruitment - Right to Work
British and European Law states that a person cannot be employed to this post if they do not have permission to live and work in the UK. Please advise if you require any guidance or further information on this.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust and academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. New members of staff will be required to apply for Disclosure Service certification as part of the School’s staff recruitment process. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs.
Visiting the School
We would very much welcome pre visits to the school. Please call or email St Columba C of E Primary Academy to arrange. Tel: 01329 843226, Email: admin@stcolumba.school
Application Form Completion
As part of the application, please focus the reasons for your application on the essential criteria within the Person Specification. You may want to do this in the form of a letter as part of the application. Please indicate, providing evidence, how your knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes either at work, or elsewhere, qualify you to undertake the duties and responsibilities set out in the Job Description. We do not accept CV’s.
Shortlisting
We assess all applications against the Person Specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This will be completed by a panel of Trust and Academy senior staff. We carefully check all applications for anomalies. Candidates who best meet the Person Specification will be invited to an interview via email. If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, you have not been successful at this stage.
References
We request two references for all candidates who are invited to interview. Requests will be made at the same time that candidates are invited to interview. One referee should be your current or last employer.
Interview Process
The interview will be held at St Columba C of E Primary Academy, Tewksbury Avenue, Fareham PO15 6LL. As part of the interview process you will be observed teaching, ideally in your own setting.
Offer of Employment
We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone and an offer letter in writing will be emailed. Any offer is made subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance check and proof of identity and qualifications. Each candidate will be telephoned with the outcome and offered brief feed-back.
Candidates should complete the application form and return it so that it is received no later than: 27th April 2026 at 12pm Send to:- The Head Teacher, St Columba C of E Primary Academy – Email: admin@stcolumba.school
Closing Date | 27th April 2026 12pm |
Shortlisting Date |
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Interview Date | TBC Week commencing 5th May 2026 |
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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.
