Job Description

Required for September 2025.


Interview and lesson obs 21st May 2025


Clifton is a good school. We are seeking to employ an outstanding Key Stage 2 teacher. The person employed will have an in-depth knowledge of the primary curriculum and will work with our dedicated team.


The appointed member of staff will be expected to plan with the team and attend parent's evening and staff meetings.


The successful candidate will be: confident, enthusiastic, dedicated, sporting and have been (or have the possibility to be) an outstanding teacher. You will share our vision and values as we prepare children to become life-long learners.

We offer you:

The chance to develop your skills as part of our dedicated team A commitment to developing you through in-house support and external CPD. Increased leadership opportunities in the future The chance to work as a team member under our phase leaders. The chance to work with our highly motivated and hardworking children

Qualities you require include:

A positive person with a can-do attitude Excellent teaching skills The joy of being with children A professional approach when dealing with all stakeholders. A team player who is highly motivated Flexibility to cope in a vibrant school. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to use time effectively. Specific curricular interests especially sport. Individual talent to enhance the work of the whole school and community Sympathetic and supportive of the values of the Christian faith

If you feel that you are the person for us, I encourage you to submit a formal application. The application also allows you to write a supporting statement and this should relate to your professional experiences to exemplify how you meet the criteria of the person specification, but which does not exceed 2 sides of A4.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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