Class Teacher - Sheepscombe Primary School
Stroud
Grade Main Scale M1-M4
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Proportion of Week Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2027)
Closing Date: 14/10/2026
Interview Date: 21/10/2026
Start Date 04/01/2027
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance with a desire to be a full contract from January 27.
Would you be happy working in a village school with a friendly, family feel? Are you a nurturing professional who strives for high standards teaching a broad and balanced curriculum to all. If you’re a fan of a creative, experiential curriculum, care about children and want to be part of a friendly, forward thinking staff team, then you could be just the person for us.
We are looking for a new part-time classroom teacher for our year 5 and 6 class. We want to employ a teacher who loves their job, someone who likes to have fun and work hard with our fabulous children but who can also achieve high quality learning outcomes and secure excellent progress for all. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, friendly teacher to come and join us!
Our beautiful village school and nursery is in the heart of Sheepscombe village where staff, parents and the community all work together to create a unique learning experience, allowing all children to flourish.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to follow our thematic approach to teaching, making strong links between subjects. Sheepscombe children enjoy a broad curriculum which includes forest school and outdoor learning, with a golden thread of environmental sustainability running through our provision. You will work closely with staff across the whole school as we regularly come together for events and celebrations. The success of this was noted recently in our Ofsted report: ‘The school provides pupils with regular opportunities to work with older and younger children in the school, often as whole-school projects. These activities successfully promote the family atmosphere that gives pupils a strong sense of belonging.’
The successful candidate will:
• Contribute to whole school thematic planning bringing great ideas for topics which enable the National Curriculum and the EYFS to be taught in a way that makes sense to the children of Sheepscombe School.
• Be able to motivate all children to do their best.
• Be able to scaffold learning for children with SEND.
• Capitalise on real life experiences to deliver high quality outcomes in all subjects.
• Have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, enabling the very best outcomes for our children.
• Show a willingness to being involved in our school community.
• Be keen to participate in CPD to improve your own practice.
• Be committed to the continuing success of our school, following on from our Ofsted Inspection in December 2024 where inspectors noted ‘The school has high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. Pupils respond well to this. Staff know pupils well and understand what interests and engages them. The school makes good use of this knowledge to ensure lessons and extra-curricular opportunities are of interest to pupils. This helps the school get the best from pupils.’
We can offer you:
• A caring, supportive staff team, parents, pupils and governors, who are very proud of our school
• A happy working environment
• Ongoing CPD throughout the year
Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.
Scale points within the Main scale, according to experience. This is a fixed term contract in the first instance.
Applications close on Wednesday 14th October at 3pm.
Please ensure you provide both email addresses and telephone numbers for all referees.
Closing date: 14/10/2026 (3pm)
Interview date: 21/10/2026
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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