Classteacher with additional responsibility for teaching and learning (TLR2b)

Job Description

Classteacher with additional responsibility for teaching and learning (TLR2b)

Main/Upper Pay Range (depending on experience) with an additional TLR2b payment

Required September 2026

Following the promotion of our previous post holder an exciting opportunity has arisen to work at our popular Church school. The Governing Body are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational successor who will assist us as we build upon our current strengths and successes.

We are looking for a senior leader to complement our dedicated, hardworking, collaborative team of professionals who put children at the centre of everything we do and constantly strive to improve everyone's knowledge, skills and practice. The successful candidate will be joining an experienced, friendly, highly collaborative Senior Leadership Team who are clear on the school's priorities and strengths and are well equipped to address these.

We wish to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to work in our school and take additional responsibility for developing teaching and learning. We are seeking to appoint someone who will be actively engaged in supporting the leadership team in securing excellence for all.

You will work alongside existing experienced staff as well as be supported by members of our highly effective learning support assistant team. Applicants must be able to demonstrate consistent, high quality classroom practice, inspirational teaching and be able to work as part of a committed team.

Potential candidates will be able to:

· Help fulfil children's academic potential and spiritual growth within a caring and inclusive Christian community

· Have the highest expectations for all children with an understanding of how to ensure outstanding progress and achievement

· Work within the senior leadership team to develop teaching and learning recognising and demonstrating outstanding practice

· Demonstrate analytical and organisational skills including use of data to ensure pupil progress

· Lead the development of our curriculum, ensuring that it is creative and responsive to the children's needs and interests

· Be willing to participate fully in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the school

· Aspire to excel professionally

We are a successful, large (500+ pupils) primary school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We offer excellent resources and CPD opportunities. The children are well behaved and highly motivated learners.

We are proud of:

· Our inspection outcomes; Ofsted 'Good' (Feb' 23)

· Excellent relationships across the school

· Cooperative and responsible children demonstrating empathy, tolerance and a growth mindset

· Attainment made by our children and an ongoing commitment to accelerating progress

· Our commitment to inclusion and the importance of respecting each other's differences (Inclusion Review - Oct' 24)

· Superb facilities and resources

If you would value the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of our school then we would be very keen to meet you.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Applicants will need to support the Christian ethos of the school.

'St. Thomas of Canterbury C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.'

Application packs and further information can be requested from the school office.