Year 3 Class Teacher

Year 3 Class Teacher

The school is seeking to appoint an Early Career Teacher who will benefit from our comprehensive ECT induction and monitoring programme

Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher looking to join a supportive team, making a real difference in children’s lives?

Westfield Primary School are looking to appoint a full-time teacher to join our thriving school from 4th January 2027. We are looking to recruit a teacher who wants to help develop and enhance our school provision and deliver high quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for somebody who is:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, talented and committed, with a good sense of humour;
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, with high expectations;
• Has an imaginative approach to the curriculum, whilst retaining the rigour of the basic skills;
• Positive and forward thinking;
• Keen to develop professionally;
• Interested in leading school development of a subject, such as Art, Music or another foundation subject;
• Is committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders in the school;
• Is supportive of colleagues;
• Is positive, forward thinking and willing to “go the extra mile”.
  

In return, our wonderful school can offer:

• A supportive, hardworking and friendly team who are committed to achieving the best for our children;
• Cheerful and welcoming pupils who provide plenty of fun and laughs;
• An encouraging and caring ethos and strong support framework for ECTs;
• Varied Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and opportunities to work in partnership with other schools within the Engage, Enrich, Excel Academy Trust;
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team.

Our annual survey (March 2026) identified, “all the staff at Westfield are approachable and open to discussion. A real strength here is the teamwork and the trust amongst staff that goes with that. Everyone supports everyone.”

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Westfield Primary School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our pluralistic society and are committed to welcoming applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process and all candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school ahead of applying and are welcome to ring or email the School Office to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Start Date: 4th January 2027.

Interviews: w/c 2nd November 2026. Interviews may be arranged before the closing date as applications are received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible.