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Class Teacher

Job details

St Paul’s have an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our happy team in September 2026.

St Paul’s C of E Primary School is part of the Orchard Multi-Academy Trust. We have beautiful grounds, a supportive local community and talented children, who love coming to school. 

The role:

We are looking for a talented practitioner who is hard working, energetic and ready for their next stage of their career. The successful applicant will be a strong reflective practitioner, highly motivated with ambition to raise standards as well as being a team player with good communication and great interpersonal skills.

Hard working, enthusiastic, dynamic, caring teachers are encouraged to visit and meet the team before applying.

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, well-motivated and dedicated Teacher who:

• Is committed to maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and personal development.

• Demonstrates strong classroom practice and a secure understanding of the curriculum.

• Is an effective communicator and team player who values collaboration.

• Can inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils to reach their full potential.

It is expected the successful applicant will have:

·         A good level of education including good GCSE passes or equivalent in Maths and English

·         Experience in supporting assessment and evidencing learning

·         An ability to work with children of all abilities including SEND and our more able and talented children (recent CPD would be an advantage)

·         Good personal communication skills and ability to relate well to children, staff and parents

·         An ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in their approach

·         Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all children

In return we can offer you:

·         A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.

Opportunities for professional development

“St Paul’s will always be a loving school where children are safe, motivated to learn by an inspirational curriculum and where standards are high.  Christian Values will be implicit and explicit and will guide policy and practice in every facet of the school’s daily life, from class time to lunchtime to home time.”

As part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career progression across our network of schools.

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For more information contact

Job description, personal specification and application form can be found on the St Paul’s website:  or by contacting kbennett@orchardmat.org.uk 

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.