Wharton CE Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and experienced lower Key Stage 2 class teacher (Please note that this role is not suitable for an ECT) who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join our hardworking and passionate team. This is a temporary post from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027 in the first instance.

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;
• Is enthusiastic, caring and dedicated, with a genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Demonstrates a commitment to our inclusive ethos, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed
• Has secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and delivers engaging, creative lessons
• Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;
• Is committed to raising standards and enabling every child to reach their full potential
• Adopts an inclusive approach to teaching and is able to support children with different abilities, including those with an EHCP
• Is ready to develop wider curriculum responsibility and be supported in developing key subject coordinator skills
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community and works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

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 excellent continual professional development and networking opportunities.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job we would be delighted to hear from you. 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 develop their career in the education profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.

Closing Date – Friday 8^th May – 9am

Interviews – Friday 15^th May

Visits to school are encouraged – Contact School Business Manager Sam Ditchfield on 01606 663532 or email bursar@wharton.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange this.

Please complete the online application form on Jobs Go Public 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 1 side of A4. The supporting statement can be emailed to bursar@wharton.cheshire.sch.uk.

This vacancy is now closed