Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher

At Court Lane Junior, we are committed to providing children with a safe, stimulating and positive learning culture. We live by our school values of ‘Believe, Inspire, Achieve’.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible class teacher from September 2026 to cover a maternity leave. You will have the drive and passion to make a difference and have a love of learning. We aim for the children’s learning experiences to be engaging, creative and thought provoking. We believe every child deserves excellent teaching and curriculum provision so that they progress and succeed.

You will have a secureknowledge of the Primary National Curriculumand will have high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement and personal development. You are able to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils to excel, providing them with the support and encouragement needed for them to gain confidence and independence. You are able to adapt teaching and learning approaches to provide an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

As a professional and dedicated staff team we collaborate to secure high-quality provision for children, working together to share expertise. You will benefit from being able to work as part of a year team, with a dedicated Year Leader and access to a Pastoral Team offering support and advice. We work in partnership with parents and the wider community for success and the continued safeguarding of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future

• Teacher's Pension

Scheme for teaching staff (https

//www.teacherspensions.co.uk)

• Local Government Pension Scheme (

LGPS) for support staff (https

//www.lgpsmember.org)

Pay

We are committed to fair and competitive pay.

• All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
• Salaries are designed to becompetitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme

Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

Eye Care Vouchers

Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.