KS1 Class Teacher

Job Introduction

KS1 Class Teacher – Infant Age Range (4-7)

Main Pay Scale 

Closing date:  Monday 12th May 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Job start date:  1st September 2025

Contract:  Fixed Term for 1 year

Key Stage:  KS1 Year 2 class

Salary:  Teachers Main Pay Scale 

Hours:  Full time

Location:  Orchard Infant School

Contact e-mail address:  k.duell@orchard-inf.hants.sch.uk

Orchard Infant School is a popular three-form entry school on the edge of the New Forest near Southampton.  We are very proud of our outstanding provision and creative curriculum that enthuses children and inspires their learning.  

Following an internal promotion, we are seeking a Year 2 class teacher to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive team in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward thinking and dynamic environment with a highly inspirational and motivating curriculum.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• An exceptional teacher with a passion for education and children’s learning. 
• A creative, inspiring teacher, who enjoys teaching and bringing out the best in children.
• Highly motivated professional who brings energy and enthusiasm to teaching.
• A deep knowledge and expertise in teaching Key Stage 1.
• Resilient, resourceful, reflective and adaptable.
• Demonstrates consistently high standards and expectations of pupil achievement, outcomes and behaviour. 
• Able to contribute to, and work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude and a sense of humour.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for excellent ongoing professional growth and development including working closely with the University of Winchester in research driven pedagogy.
• A well-resourced and maintained school with an innovative and stimulating curriculum.
• Supportive, friendly year group with strong stimulating curriculum plans.
• Supportive Senior Leadership
• A friendly committed staff with a positive team ethos.
• Commitment to staff well being

We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Please log on to our website www.orchard-inf.co.uk   where you can find out more about our school and children’s learning.

• You can download an application pack from the vacancies section of our school website www.orchard-inf.co.uk/vacancies or alternatively email k.duell@orchard-inf.hants.sch.uk
  
  
• The closing date for applications by e-mail is noon Monday 12th May 2025.
  
  

Orchard Infant School, Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 4SB.

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.