Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary - Hours 2.5 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 'pm')
The community of Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School is looking to appoint an inspirational class teacher to join our supportive and committed staff for a maternity fixed term period commencing October 2026. This rare opportunity cannot be missed and is the perfect job for someone who is looking to make a real difference to the lives of children at our school.
All staff at the school live and breathe our shared Learning Values, continually ‘Seeking to find out’ how to improve their own performance as well as ‘Working Together’ to support and challenge each other to improve. The post would be suitable for someone wishing to progress in their career, being driven, ‘Never Giving Up’ and being aspirational towards continually raising standards for all children. We can offer the successful candidate an amazing place to work where the staff are incredibly supportive of each other and where the leadership team fully trusts and respects its staff. We have a harmonious environment where ‘Everyone Caring’ is at the heart of the school.
The successful candidate will:
* be an inspirational Year R teacher with the ability to engage and motivate all children in their learning
* have experience teaching in this age group and have a track record of good or outstanding teaching
* have extensive evidence of how their practice has improved over time, being a reflective practitioner and adapting their practice in line with the very latest reading and research
* have high aspirations for all children and believe that every child has the potential to succeed
* be highly skilled at creating an inclusive learning environment, where all children make strong progress
* have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a forward thinking team
* have high ambition for themselves, the children and school developments
We can offer:
• a school with a strong vision for the future of education for our children
• an innovative curriculum using a purposeful project planning approach
• high quality professional development with the opportunity to learn from an exceptional team of people
• enthusiastic children who love learning and their school, and amazing parents who fully support our strong relationships
• a highly supportive and dedicated team who genuinely care about making a difference.
Application Procedure
Applicants are warmly invited to discuss the role with a senior leader by contacting Anita Keelor on 01489 584180 or by email: a.keelor@locksheath-inf.hants.sch.uk
*Be aware that this advert may well be removed early for the right candidate.
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.
