Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f19a8ae3-b3c5-4ee7-87ed-7b95c86ee2b2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do You Have?
• Experience in primary education, with a deep understanding of child development and learning through play?
• The ability to create a stimulating, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best?
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all pupils?
• High expectations for behaviour and achievement, with the skills to support and challenge pupils appropriately?
• A reflective approach to your own practice, always seeking to improve and embrace professional development?
• Strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, built on trust, respect, and clear communication?
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to wider school life and team initiatives?
• Confidence in using IT to enhance teaching, learning and classroom organisation?
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience to bring learning to life and adapt to the needs of your class?
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a caring and inclusive school community.
• Work in a supportive and inspiring environment.
• Have opportunities for professional development within the Melrose Learning Trust.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a school that truly values its staff and students.
• Continuing Professional Development
• Bike to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing Support Program
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary's Cockerton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. St Mary's Cockerton welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
Do You Have?
• Experience in primary education, with a deep understanding of child development and learning through play?
• The ability to create a stimulating, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best?
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all pupils?
• High expectations for behaviour and achievement, with the skills to support and challenge pupils appropriately?
• A reflective approach to your own practice, always seeking to improve and embrace professional development?
• Strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, built on trust, respect, and clear communication?
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to wider school life and team initiatives?
• Confidence in using IT to enhance teaching, learning and classroom organisation?
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience to bring learning to life and adapt to the needs of your class?
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a caring and inclusive school community.
• Work in a supportive and inspiring environment.
• Have opportunities for professional development within the Melrose Learning Trust.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a school that truly values its staff and students.
• Continuing Professional Development
• Bike to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing Support Program
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary's Cockerton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. St Mary's Cockerton welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.