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Classroom Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 12 October 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 484c68fb-5af1-4b96-b6b0-73d3ec233736

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who:

> Has a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 curriculum

> Can create a happy, purposeful, and engaging classroom where all children thrive.

> Values the importance of strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

> Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our Christian values.

This post offers the opportunity to work with a committed team of professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality education in a nurturing environment

Essential Qualities:

> Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

> Experience teaching in EYFS or KS1

> Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting diverse learning needs

> Enthusiasm, creativity, and a love of learning

> Excellent communication and teamwork skills

> A willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school.

Desirable Qualities

> Experience of teaching mixed-age classes.

> Knowledge of phonics teaching (e.g. Read Write Inc or similar scheme).

> Experience in developing outdoor learning opportunities

What the school offers its staff

Our school offers:

> A supportive and welcoming staff team

> Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school

> Strong community and church links

> A commitment to professional development and staff well-being

> A beautiful rural setting with excellent facilities and resources.

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities:

> Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning for Reception and Year 1 pupils

> Provide a caring, stimulating environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and creativity

> Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and support individual progress

> Work closely with support staff to ensure all children are included and challenged appropriately

> Foster positive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community

> Contribute to the school’s ethos of respect, compassion, and achievement

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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