Class Teacher–September 2025 – Suitable for an ECT

Overview

Personal attributes

Required from 1^st September 2025.

Are you a teacher looking for a new and inspiring school teaching experience?

We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Class Teacher who is forward thinking, creative and enthusiastic and who is determined to make a difference to every child in every lesson. The post will be within our key stage 2 team initially but all staff are required to be prepared to teach across the primary phase.

Bitterne CE Primary is an inclusive school. We pride ourselves on having a strong Christian ethos through our values of Love, Trust and Forgiveness that guide and support us in all that we do for our children, families and community. We celebrate, nurture and challenge each unique child in order that they are inspired by the world around them, have confidence to believe in themselves and in others and achieve the best they possibly can.

We can offer you:

Children who embrace and demonstrate our core Christian values of Love, Trust and Forgiveness
Delightful, happy children who are responsible and keen to learn
Welcoming, supportive parents who work with the school
A fantastic, supportive team of colleagues who work together to provide the very best for our children
Opportunities for professional development
A workplace that supports well-being and work-life balance
A supportive team of Governors who engage fully with the school

The appointed candidate will:

Create a positive learning environment where children thrive and feel safe and secure.
Have a passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent thinkers.
Promote exceptionally high standards in children’s achievements and behaviours.
Plan and deliver well-structured learning experiences based on assessment for learning.
Be fully inclusive of all children, adapting teaching and learning to meet their needs.
Be a great team player who has positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
Possess and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
Have secure knowledge of safeguarding.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £31650 to £43607 per year

Location

Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
SO19 7BX

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Clare Horan (info@bitterneceprimary.net / 02380 499494) to arrange a visit on one of the dates below:

Tuesday 6 May 1pm

Thursday 8 May 1pm

Monday 12 May 4pm

Wednesday 14 May 2pm

Wednesday 14 May 4pm

Thursday 15 May 1pm

Please email info@bitterneceprimary.net to request an application pack or to book a tour. You can also download a copy of the application pack from our website www.bitterneceprimary.net

Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday 22 May 2025

Safer Recruitment

Bitterne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide references.

Job reference: Class Teacher