Teacher (MPS)

• Class_Teacher_Job_Description_Barnton_May_26

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Class Teacher

Full Time. Starting In September 2026. 1-year temporary contract initially.

MPS M1 – M6

The Headteacher and Governors of Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic class teacher who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join their hardworking and passionate team. We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. The post will be to teach in KS1 or KS2.

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;
• Has knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent provision and outcomes for pupils;
• Has comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum;
• Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;
• Is creative and enthusiastic;
• Has good organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Has flair, talent and initiative;
• Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards;
• Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lifelong learning;
• The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides;
• A supportive, dedicated team and a happy working environment;
• The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Weaver Trust.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job we would be delighted to hear from you. A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. This is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.

Please complete an application form and provide a supporting statement outlining your interest, expressing how you feel you could contribute further to meet the needs of our pupils, on no more than 2 sides of A4.

Please send your application FAO our Headteacher, Miss Sara Albiston to head@barnton.cheshire.sch.uk

Tours around the school will be held on: Thursday 21st May at 4.00pm or Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 1.30pm

Closing date: 4.00pm on Friday 5th June. Interviews week beginning 8th June 2026.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including references. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact head@barnton.cheshire.sch.uk