Job Introduction
Class Teacher Vacancy
Start date: 1st September 2026
Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027
(With the possibility of extending this, pending future staffing requirements)
Newlands Primary School – ‘No Child Left Behind’
Newlands Primary is a fantastic school to work in where we are all passionate about ensuring every child and member of staff achieves their full potential. We have children who love to learn, a highly inclusive approach and we believe our children deserve the very best teachers who make learning magical. Our staff team is highly skilled, hardworking and dedicated to making a difference in our nurturing school setting. Along with this, we have a fantastic environment, great IT facilities and extensive outdoor learning spaces. We are also home to the Resource Base for Deaf Children, Owls Base, which brings with it unique facilities and expertise to support our deaf children.
We are seeking to employ a class teacher who has the potential to be outstanding and the drive to make a difference. We would encourage applications from ECTs keen to start their career as part of Team Newlands!
Are you:
• A keen and creative teacher who is passionate about learning?
• Able to build strong relationships, to inspire and motivate learners and personalise learning?
• A team player who wants to join a school with a learning community where everyone is valued and
encouraged to succeed?
• Experienced in the primary curriculum, including Early Literacy and maths
We will offer you:
• Wonderful children, staff and community
• An exciting curriculum and stimulating, inclusive environment
• Excellent CPD and support from our team and the Bridge Education Trust (Southampton)
We have an excellent support package to support Early Career Teachers and a team of experienced mentors keen to work with you!
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Informal enquiries and visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact us for an appointment to look round.
Closing Date: 15th May 2026
All applications must be sent to businessmanager@newlandsprimary.co.uk using the Southampton City Application Form, and are to be received by 12 noon on the closing date to be considered. All information on the school website: https://www.newlandsprimary.co.uk/staff-vacancies/
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.
