Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

At St Peter's C of E Primary Academy, our school aim is to love, live and learn with Jesus. We believe that children learn best when they are secure, safe and having fun. Our target for all children is to leave St Peter’s as independent, confident, self-disciplined, enquiring and creative individuals, with the academic achievement necessary for the next educational phase.

The Governing Body are looking for a confident, passionate teacher to join our KS1 team for two terms from January 2026 (with the possibility of extending). ECTs are welcome to apply.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion to teach to a high standard and believes every child can progress
  
• Is fully committed to their own professional development
  
• Has strong inter-personal skills, working well in a supportive team
  
• Is highly motivated, aspirational and wants the very best for the children in our academy
  
• Understands how to nurture and support all children in their emotional and social development
  
• Has a genuine desire to integrate into a committed team
  
• To be committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them 
  
• Approaches teaching with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

In return, we can offer you:

• Children who are excitable and who are a delight to work with
  
• A skilled, dedicated and supportive team who is committed to the professional development of each and every colleague
  
• A coherent and well-sequenced, precise curriculum
  
• An exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development 
  
• An on-site Forest Schools area 
  
• The support of colleagues in SNMAT partner academies
  
• The support of the SNMAT which comes with endless personal benefits such as well-being support and ongoing professional development 
  
• Excellent support from the Governing Body.

Please ring the academy and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Joanna Kaluza, to discuss the exciting role that we have on offer. He will also be able to book an appointment to show you around the school at a time that is convenient to yourself.  

Please contact the academy’s Office Manager, Mrs Joynt, on 01623 489980, or by emailing office@stpeters.snmat.org.uk to request an application pack.

The closing date for applications is: 9am Monday 24th November 2025. You will be notified if you are invited to interview. Interviews will take place the following week.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.