KS2 Teacher

Required for November 2025- November 2026

1 x KS2 Class Teacher - Fixed Term (1 year) contract

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one KS2 class teacher for November 2025 to cover maternity leave. We are seeking a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team. 
Applications are warmly welcomed from Early Years Career Teachers.

Essential Attributes
•    Is hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment. 
•    Good understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
•    Is knowledgeable and organised.
•    Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.
•    Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and understands the importance of collaboration. 
•    Will promote the school's chosen Christian values and has an understanding of their importance in Church Schools.
•    Taught in mixed-aged classes. 
Desirable Attributes
•    Has experience of teaching maths through mastery.
•    Have used CUSP to deliver any aspect of the curriculum.
•    Interest in music or PSHE
•    Has taught in upper KS2 with some experience of Y6.  

The Good Shepherd Trust and Penny Bridge CE Academy are committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Visits to school from Monday 15th September (Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning, or Friday afternoons ) to Wednesday 1st October
Please contact admin@pennybridge.academy to arrange a visit. 

Applications can be found on the school website : https://www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies.html

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October (9am). Invitations to interview will be issued by the end of the day on Monday, 6th October. Interviews: Wednesday 8th October.