Class Teacher

Job Introduction

Are you a passionate and ambitious teacher looking to make a real difference? 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated teacher to join our warm and welcoming team at Wickham Church of England Primary School. This is a temporary position to cover a long-term sickness absence in a delightful Year 3/4 class. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin or continue your journey in a supportive and nurturing environment, or a more experienced teacher seeking a rewarding new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Wickham, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit school community that feels like one big family. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Guided by our core Christian values of love, respect, and courage, we strive to ensure every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We were delighted that our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2022) recognised many of our strengths, including our inclusive ethos, strong curriculum, and dedicated staff.

What We Offer:

A caring, child-centred ethos rooted in Christian values

A strong commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all learners

A well-planned, ambitious curriculum

A supportive and collaborative staff team

Enthusiastic, kind, and motivated pupils

Beautiful school grounds, including an all-weather pitch, outdoor classroom, and ancient woodland

Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Is passionate about teaching and committed to meeting the needs of all childrenIs a strong classroom practitioner and a team player

Builds positive relationships quickly with pupils, staff, and parents

Is enthusiastic, reflective, and keen to grow professionally

Brings creativity, energy, and a forward-thinking approach to teaching

About Our Location:

Wickham Church of England Primary School is situated in the heart of the historic village of Wickham, just a short drive from Fareham and easily accessible from Portsmouth and Southampton. Our school is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Meon Valley, offering a truly inspiring setting for teaching and learning.If you’re ready to join a school where you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired, we’d love to hear from you.

How do I find out more?

If you’re ready to join a school where you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more, please contact our Headteacher, Graham Cutter, by email at headteacher@wickham-primary.hants.sch.uk or by telephone on 01329 833065. You may also like to visit our website: www.wickham-primary.co.uk. 

Application forms (downloadable below) should be submitted to the email address above by midday on Thursday 31st July 2025.
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 18th August.
Please note that references may be requested prior to the closing date.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience.

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.