Class Teacher - Fulfen Primary School

"This school is a special place to be." Ofsted Nov. 2023

Role: KS1/KS2 Class Teacher

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: M1 to M6 (£32,916 to £45,352)

To start 1st September 2026

The governing body and Headteacher are looking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic class teacher to join our dedicated and aspirational team from September 2026.

The ideal candidate will have successful experience of working in Key stage 1 or 2 and play a key role in our school vision by delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• the ability to inspire pupils and have a good understanding of what constitutes highly effective teaching and learning
• the ability to be highly self-reflective and have the desire to constantly improve your own practice in order to improve pupil outcomes
• high levels of emotional intelligence, enabling you to work effectively with staff at all levels
• the ability to form strong relationships with all stakeholders

Benefits

• friendly and welcoming team of staff
• a talented and hardworking staff, who are and are committed to supporting and developing colleagues
• enthusiastic well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn
• quality continuous professional development opportunities
• an extensive package of wellbeing and support initiatives including wellbeing webinars, medical support services & advice

Fulfen Primary School is a large oversubscribed 3 11 Local Authority, Maintained primary school. The school is situated on a large site offering a forest school, garden with allotments, orchard, and extensive playing fields. Our forward-thinking school aims to prepare our children for a rapidly changing world by delivering a creative, challenging curriculum which is tailored to the needs of all pupils and inspires children to be the best that they can be.

We have the highest expectations around behaviour and standards, and this is achieved through working alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues who share this vision.

Our young people are proud of the school and their community and have high aspirations that we see reflected in their conduct and engagement. We also actively promote staff wellbeing, supporting colleagues in what is a challenging yet rewarding profession.

The school is proud to have been judged as 'Outstanding' following our latest Ofsted Inspection (Nov 2023). We hope this inspires you to visit us, as it is only by stepping into our school and meeting our pupils and staff, that you are able to appreciate the special place we believe this school to be.

You are invited to submit your application using the attached form, together with a letter supporting your application. In your letter you should identify how your experience and personal qualities meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification.

Application forms and further details are available from the links below. CVs will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school -

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Our visit dates are:

Tuesday 24th March at 9:30am

Thursday 26th March at 1:45pm

Closing date for Applications:

Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 4pm

As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching in their own school:

Week commencing Monday 27th April 2026

Interview Date

Tuesday 5th May 2026

To book onto one of the visits, please email or call to book an appointment.

Supporting documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form

We are committed to equality, diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Appointments to these posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025) which will include an online check. These posts also require checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006