Class Teacher (Mixed KS2)

KS2 Fixed Term (M1-M6 pay scale)

Required from 1st January 2027

The children, staff and governors of Selside Endowed CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed teacher to join our wonderful school family from 1st January 2027 to 31st July 2027.

Selside is a thriving, nurturing and high-achieving small rural school set within a stunning village community. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional education where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our pupils are happy, well-behaved, eager to learn and take pride in their school. Visitors frequently comment on the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the strong relationships that underpin everything we do.

As a small school, we offer a unique and rewarding teaching experience. Our staff work closely together as a supportive team, ensuring that every member is valued and has opportunities to make a real difference. We provide a creative, ambitious curriculum that inspires curiosity and a love of learning, whilst maintaining a strong focus on the development of core skills and high achievement for all pupils.

Our Christian vision and values are at the heart of school life, shaping the way our children learn, grow and care for one another.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for both achievement and behaviour.
• Has successful experience of teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Has a secure understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, assessment and effective pedagogy.
• Can creatively meet the needs of all learners within a mixed-age class.
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoys the unique opportunities and rewards of teaching in a small school.
• Is flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.
• Is willing to play a full and active role in the wider life of our school community.
• Will actively support and promote our Christian vision, values and ethos.

We can offer:

• Delightful, well-motivated children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school.
• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community.
• Dedicated, supportive colleagues and governors who value teamwork and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to teach a mixed-age class where relationships and personalised learning are at the heart of practice.
• A beautiful rural setting with extensive opportunities for outdoor learning.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a school where every individual matters.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and welcomed. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around and share what makes Selside such a special place to work and learn.

Visit times- 20^th October 1.30pm, 22^nd October 4.00pm or 3^rd November at 1.30pm To arrange a visit, please contact the school office at admin@selside.cumbria.sch.uk

Selside Endowed CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment procedures.

Further details and an application form are available from the school office via admin@selside.cumbria.sch.uk or from the school website.

Completed Westmorland and Furness Council application forms, together with a supporting letter outlining your suitability for the role, should be returned to admin@selside.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date and shortlisting: Friday 6^th November at 12.00

Interview day: Tuesday 10^th November

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Recruitment Process Information

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All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.