Classroom Teacher Part time

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive, and capable professional to join our team. You will play a key role in improving the life chances of our pupils, while benefiting from high-quality training and development opportunities.

We are seeking an inclusive practitioner who is passionate about making a meaningful difference. You will be proactive, highly organised, and driven by high expectations, with a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

You will be an excellent communicator and a collaborative team player, able to equip pupils with the skills and experiences they need to become confident, independent, and active learners, as they continue their journey towards a successful and fulfilling life.

You will be able to:

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of progression within your subject(s), alongside a commitment to staying up to date with developments in pedagogy.
• Set ambitious and appropriate targets for pupils, with clear teaching objectives, structured lessons, and sequences that support all learners to reach their full potential, including in literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• Use engaging and effective teaching strategies that inspire curiosity, including skilled questioning, clear explanations, and purposeful use of resources.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour through clear expectations, well‑focused teaching, and consistent application of the school’s behaviour policy.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with parents and carers.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

If you are a reflective practitioner who strives to make learning fun, engaging, and memorable, we would love to hear from you.

Lessness Heath Primary School offers excellent resources, vibrant learning environments, and enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are eager to learn. We are a genuinely supportive school community where staff contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued, and acted upon.

• Strong and caring leadership, committed to both pupil success and staff wellbeing
• Exceptional professional development, including a robust and personalised ECT programme
• Clear pathways for career progression into leadership and curriculum specialisms
• Opportunities to collaborate across the Trust on curriculum, education, wellbeing, and inclusion
• A dedicated and supportive staff team where you can make a tangible difference

• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including access to a GP, nurses, confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• National terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels valued and a genuine sense of belonging.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

All applications will be assessed against the person specification for the role.

We will contact you directly if recruitment support is required.