The Pupils, Headteacher and Governors of Waverton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and engaging class teacher to join our dedicated teaching team from September 2025. This post is part time, 0.4 and is initially for one year.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be an excellent, classroom practitioner and have experience of providing creative learning opportunities, exceptional teaching and purposeful assessment
• Be dedicated to ensuring the progress of all pupils, of all abilities, with a commitment to high standards
• Be committed to nurturing the whole child with a particular emphasis on well-being and providing pastoral support
• Be calm and positive in managing pupils’ behaviour, including pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to provide and maintain an engaging learning environment
• Be able to form strong links with parents and see education as a partnership
• Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school
• Be able to lead a curriculum area 
• Have a commitment to further professional development

In return, Waverton Primary School is able to offer you:

• Happy children that are eager and willing to learn
• A highly supportive staff and senior leadership team
• A Learning Together; Achieving Together approach to all we do
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• A commitment to promoting your wellbeing and balancing workload

Commitment to safeguarding

At Waverton, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. We expect everyone to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance and offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Applying for the job

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy.

We would encourage applicants to visit our school. Visits can be accommodated on: Thursday 27^th March at 10am or 4.00pm or Monday 31st March at 9.30am or 4pm.

Please contact the school office on 01244 268986 or email bursar@waverton.cheshire.sch.uk to book a visit.

Applications should complete the application form using the link below along with a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining how your skills and experience best fit the needs of our school. Please email your completed application form and supporting statement to bursar@waverton.cheshire.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April at 9am.

The recruitment process will consist of a classroom observation and interview, scheduled to take place on Thursday 24th April and Monday 28th April.