Primary Class Teacher

Job Introduction

Cranford Park C of E Primary School

“Let your Light Shine!”

PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER

MPS (ECTs welcome to apply)

Full Time

Required from September 2026

Closing date: 23/04/2026 at 12:00

Interviews: w/b 27th April 2026

Job Start Date: September 2026

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time

Key Stage: KS1/KS2

Salary Type: Main Pay Range

Salary Details: Main Pay Range

Hours of Work: Full Time

Location of Role: Yateley

Contact e-mail address: headteacher@cranfordpark.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

We are seeking a creative, positive full-time Class Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning with the ability to inspire children. If you are a hardworking, dedicated teacher looking for an exciting opportunity, why not join our amazing team? Please come and visit us and meet our headteacher and staff to discover what a special place Cranford Park Primary School is.

We are interested in teachers with Qualified Teacher Status who:

• Have experience, or teaching practice, in the primary age range.

• Are passionate about teaching and enjoy using creative and innovative approaches.

• Put the pupils at the heart of all they do, sharing high expectations for all.

• Understand how to remove barriers and adapt learning to meet the needs of all learners.

• Can nurture pupils to be compassionate, courageous and creative young citizens.

• Can create a calm and purposeful learning environment conducive to learning.

• Can spark pupils’ curiosity by sharing their own interests and ideas beyond the curriculum.

• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals.

• Have a great sense of humour, and who can work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer:

• Pupils with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes (Ofsted 2025).

• A ‘transformational’ and ‘enriching’ experience where you will flourish (SIAMS 2024).

• A ‘small school with a big heart.’ (Ofsted 2025) Our SIAMS inspection noted that “Intentional acts of smiling and laughing fill school days, providing energy and courage for adults and pupils to be ever hopeful.”

• A modern, well-equipped building, with attractive learning spaces, including an ICT suite, music/drama room, library and Food Technology room, as well as extensive outdoor spaces.

• An exciting curriculum including forest school and weekly mixed age ‘Cranford Park University’ sessions.

• A positive, fun working environment where we collaborate, share and support each other to make sure all children achieve their very best.

• Exceptional professional development opportunities to ensure you continue to progress in your career.

• A deeply nurturing community with a leadership team who value the well-being and work-life balance of their staff.

Application Procedure

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on the email address below. To apply, please complete the Teacher Application form and return it, ideally via email, to headteacher@cranfordpark.hants.sch.uk by Thursday 23rd April 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this date if suitable applications are received

Safer Recruitment

Cranford Park CE Primary School and Hampshire County Council 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.