Phase 1 Lead (EYFS-Y3) & EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher

Chetwynde School: From September 2026
Phase 1 Lead (EYFS-Y3) & EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher : Full time : (1.0FTE)

Salary Range : MPR/UPR + TLR2 = £3,527

Chetwynde is a thriving school for children from the ages of 3 to 16. In December 2023 it was rated GOOD by Ofsted in all areas with inspectors praising the way pupils are ‘eager to learn’. It provides an all-through education that is supportive, aspirational and inspiring

It was the founding school of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, which now has five other primary schools across Barrow and is invested in driving up standards in education. The schools are Ormsgill, Vickerstown, South Walney Juniors, Cambridge Primary and Newbarns Primary and Nursery School.The ideal candidate, who will be based at Chetwynde School, will combine excellent organisational and teaching skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitioner who is seeking to take the next steps in leadership.

The Phase 1 Lead will take lead responsibility in enhancing standards and ensuring entitlement of pastoral care, and safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.

In additional to your 10% PPA you will receive a further 10% for this role.

You will also be:
- A great teacher with a passion for education and a drive and determination to enable all our pupils
to be the best that they can be.
- A team player.
- A role model for our pupils and staff.

Application – maximum 2 sides of A4 stating what experience you have and what your priorities would be in the first 12 months in this role. Please email s.cruse@admin.chetwynde.cumbria.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are welcome: Monday 27th April 9am, Thursday 30th April 9am or 1:30pm
or Tuesday 5th May 2026 , 9am
Closing date: Thursday 7th May 2026 9am
Interview to be held: W.C Monday 18th May 2026

https://www.chetwynde.cumbria.sch.uk https://www.scmat.org.uk/

Chetwynde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service at the enhanced level.