Class Teacher - Birdlip Primary School
Gloucester
Grade Main Scale
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 13/04/2026
Interview Date: 20/04/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
Key Stage 1 teacher
At Birdlip Primary School we are looking for an exceptional teacher to teach in Key Stage 1 at our fantastic primary school situated in the hills above Gloucester and Cheltenham. This post would suit an experienced teacher, confident in the delivery of phonics and an understanding of the importance of the transition between EYFS and year 1.
We are looking for an exceptional person, with great enthusiasm, knowledge and understanding of teaching and the ability to raise standards for all children across the school. We thrive on excellence and the school has a key focus on technology, maths reading, PE and interpersonal skills.
Post Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher
Grade: TMS
Allowances: N/A
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date and time: Monday 13th April 2026 at midday
Interview date: Week commencing 20th April 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Birdlip Primary School is a popular rural education setting. The school is welcoming and friendly with strong community links. There is a well-established staff team who are supportive and go above and beyond to give the pupils the best possible start in their education. Our responsive parents and Governing Board work with us to fulfil our motto, helping each other to prepare for a bigger world. We collaborate in our local cluster and beyond to share good practice and to support each other.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as employment checks including the Right to Work Check. As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, the school may carry out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. Additionally, any gaps or anomalies that arise during the application stage of the recruitment process will be explored further at interview. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign a criminal declaration form and asked additional questions about safeguarding during the interview process.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment.
Please note that we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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