St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Class Teacher (Ref: SBMAT386)

Full-time, Fixed Term 1 Year contract to 31/08/2027

MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

REQUIRED TO START: September 2026

Location: Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, ST20 0LB

Woodseaves CE Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, and adaptable Class Teacher to join our nurturing and ambitious team. This post is suitable for an Early Years or Key Stage 1 specialist, with the final class placement tailored to the experience and strengths of the successful candidate within our mixed-age classes.

About Us:

Woodseaves CE Primary Academy is a small, friendly Church of England school at the heart of its community. As part of our Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 pedagogy

• Has experience or confidence teaching in mixed-age classes (or is willing to develop this skill)

• Is confident and creative in using technology to enhance teaching and learning

• Is willing to contribute fully to school life – in a small school, flexibility and a “willing to get stuck in” attitude are essential

• Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusive practice

• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Is reflective, motivated, and eager to develop professionally

We Can Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team in a close-knit school community

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning

• Opportunities for professional development within our Multi-Academy Trust

• A wide and varied role where you can make a real difference

• Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - please contact us to arrange a tour (01785 284212).

Closing date for applications:   Friday 5^th June 2026, at 9:30am.

To apply: please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to jobs@stbartsmat.co.uk quoting reference SBMAT386 in the subject line of your email. Further information is available at www.stbartsmat.co.uk/vacancies. 

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.