Class Teacher

Finlay Community School
Address Finlay Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL4 6TR
01452 530310
E-MAIL admin@finlay.gloucs.sch.uk
Web Site www.finlayschool.co.uk

Post Title (Subject) Class Teacher
Grade Main Scale
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: 28/09/2025
Start Date 05/01/2026

Finlay Community School is a 2 Form Entry Inner City Primary School that is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for all of its pupils. With a strong focus on inclusivity and evidence-based teaching practises, our school is committed to unlocking the full potential of every child in our care.
 

Class Teacher - Permanent
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher to join the teaching team at Finlay Community School. This is a permanent, full-time position, with a start date 5th January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum, and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on the learning needs, progress, and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Co-ordinate a subject across the school.
 

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 (preferred, but not essential)
 

Ideal Candidate:
• Inspires and motivates pupils through exciting and engaging teaching
• Passionate and has a good understanding of teaching and learning based on evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates good understanding and empathy of children with complex additional needs
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community
• Flexible, hardworking, and positive
• Well-organised and a team player
• Professional and willing to seek and act on advice
• Possesses a good sense of humour
 

Why Finlay Community School?
At Finlay Community School, we can offer:
• Great opportunities for professional development
• Supportive parents and Governors who are committed to making a difference
• An inclusive school dedicated to developing the potential of every child
• High Quality CPD
• A full-time teaching assistant in every class
• A pastoral team who work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils
• Welcoming staff who work together and are committed to the continuing development of the school
• A staff team who report feeling well-supported, with their well-being considered, and who enjoy working at our school

For more information regarding our recruitment process, please visit the school's website www.finlayschool.co.uk . To request an application pack, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@finlay.gloucs.sch.uk or call 01452 530310.

Please do not send CVs, as they will not be accepted.

SCHOOL VISITS:
Please email recruitment@finlay.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a visit on one of the following dates:
Monday 9th September at 9:15am, Tuesday 9th September 4pm, Wednesday 10th September 9:15am,
Thursday 11th September at 4:00pm.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
For more information regarding the recruitment of ex-offenders, please visit our school website.

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.