Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint an excellent all-round classroom practitioner to join our caring, dedicated and ambitious team at our small school in Southampton.
Are you passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential? Are you committed to providing a caring ethos that gives children the best preparation for the world in which they are growing up?
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an advocate for every child, nurturing little hearts and minds.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and raising standards of attainment.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Think outside the box to prepare a stimulating, flexible and purposeful for curriculum or every child
• Be highly motivated, reflective, resilient and resourceful.
• Be committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and support colleagues.
• Dedicated to ensuring smooth transition between class teachers.
We can offer you:
• "A school where pupils feel welcome, are happy and know they are cared for." (Ofsted, January 2025).
• A school “where behaviour in lessons is exemplary" (Ofsted, January 2025)
• The opportunity to work alongside, learn and contribute to outstanding classroom practice, both within Redbridge Primary and Bridge Education Trust, Southampton.
• A commitment to providing for your continued professional development.
• A dedicated and supportive team where well-being and work-life balance is protected.
• A caring, friendly ethos where everyone is valued.
• An established and inviting learning environment.
• Opportunity for paid induction prior to starting date to assist with transition.
• Potential to start during the Summer Term to aid induction.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please ring Debbie, Jenny or Shelley in the office on 023 8077 6379 to arrange this during term time.
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description on the school’s website for more details https://www.redbridgeprimary.org.uk/Information/Job-Vacancies/
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 – time tbc.
Contract Start date: 1st September 2026
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.
