Class Teacher - Ridgeway Primary Academy; Primitas Learning Partnership

CLASS TEACHER

At Ridgeway, our children are at the heart of everything that we do and we encourage them to be ‘Open to Possibilities’ and reach their best outcomes in all areas, whatever their personal starting points may be.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team supporting pupils through this important final stage of primary school.

We are seeking someone with high expectations, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best. Experience in upper KS2 would be an advantage, though not essential.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Ridgeway Primary School joined Primitas Learning Partnership on 1st June 2022. The Primitas Learning Partnership is a cross phase MAT serving the local area which opened in September 2021. Currently there are seven schools within the partnership: two high Schools, four Primary schools and a special school.

The Trust provides opportunities for the schools to work collaboratively to support school improvement.

Ridgeway is a successful 2 form entry primary school in Chasetown. We currently have 415 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing Early Years provision in our term time Ridgeway Rainbow Tots twos group and Sunbeams Nursery and in our Sunny Days Nursery, which is open all year.

School received a further ‘Good’ rating from OFSTED at our last inspection in December 2024 and Sunny Days in July 2024.

• Passionate about helping every child succeed, both academically and personally.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• An excellent practitioner who has a proven track record of having a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• A hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire pupils and staff who has a commitment to their own personal and professional development.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for our children.

• A commitment to continuing your professional development.
• A highly supportive LGB and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially.
• Lively, happy, well-motivated children who are keen and eager to learn.
• Opportunities for collaboration with schools within the Primitas Learning Partnership.
• An incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources. Therefore, our staff wellbeing strategy is at the heart of our ongoing improvement work, meaning that middle and senior leaders are committed to ensuring that all staff are happy, cared for, listened to and professionally equipped to fulfil their role to the highest possible standard.
  
  Furthermore, opportunities for career progression regularly arise, with the Academy having an excellent record of training and developing our own staff from within.
• Access to continued professional development, access to free counselling services.
• Access to healthcare scheme.
• Access to free gym membership.
• A supportive team environment.
• A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you.

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

Salary:
Teachers Main scale £32,916 - £45,350 per annum

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (may be extended beyond this)

Working Hrs:
Full time

Start Date:

As soon as possible

CLOSING DATE: Friday 13th February 2026 (12 Noon)

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 23rd February 2026