Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Petersgate Infant School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school tucked away within the village of Clanfield, located in the South Downs. This is a school with a big heart, with the aim to provide the very best for the children and community we serve. We believe that by ‘Working together to achieve the best’ we can be a ‘Team Around the Child’ to help to nurture and develop every child to ensure they enjoy learning. We are a caring, supportive & inclusive school community, who work closely and in partnership with families and the wider community. Our school is set within extensive grounds used for outdoor learning opportunities and we fully understand the positive impact that learning outside can have on emotional health and well-being. Here at Petersgate we are proud to be a myHappymind school, which along with the SCARF Values of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship, encompasses the strong focus we have in developing the children academically, but also emotionally.
We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our teaching team until August 2027. The successful candidate will need to be reflective, organised and responsive in meeting the needs of individuals, challenging all children to make strong progress.
We therefore seek a teacher who:
- Is passionate about delivering a creative and purposeful curriculum to engage all children
- Is dynamic and creative in seeking solutions
- Is committed to high standards and to raising achievement
- Is rigorous in collating evidence as a basis for making thorough and accurate assessments
- Has an ability to use own initiative but is also a strong team player
- Is caring and committed; consistent in developing trust and respect
- Has good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in partnership with all staff, parents and governors
- Ideally has experience working in both EYs & KS1
- Has adaptability and good humour
We can offer:
- A successful, welcoming, inclusive and caring school
- Friendly and motivated children who are eager to learn
- Hard working, committed and supportive colleagues
- A bright, environment, both inside and outside
- A fully comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) package and rigorous appraisal process which supports your personal and professional development
Application Procedure
For more information about the school and our team, please look at our website https://www.petersgateinfantschool.co.uk/
Visits to the school are highly recommended, warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email Laura Carter adminoffice@petersgate-inf.hants.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.
Deadline for applications is: 12noon on 20th April 2026
Interviews will take place on 27th/28th April 2026
All Main Pay Range applications will be considered for this role including ECT and job share.
All applications must be on the HCC Teacher Application form and emailed to the above address before the deadline to be considered. Please note that Petersgate Infant School reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note the school will be closed for the Easter holidays from 30th March to 10th April.
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.
