Job Description

Job Introduction

Wellstead Primary School is looking to recruit a creative, inspiring teacher for our forward-thinking, dynamic and inclusive primary school.


We are a warm and friendly school where everyone works hard to ensure that the children have the best possible opportunities. We are committed to professional development and support each other to be the best that we can be. Successful candidates will demonstrate a keen interest in developing their own skills, as well as supporting other members of the team. This role is a part-time position, job sharing a KS2 class (probably Year 4) for 2 days a week with an experienced teacher. The 2.5 days includes a half day PPA for the team to meet as a whole. We are looking for someone who is able to work a Monday and Tuesday and with flexibility for the other 0.5 day. The role is offered on a fixed term basis until August 2026, but there is scope for this to be extended beyond that.


The salary offered is MPS and is dependent on experience.


It is important to us that we recruit someone who believes in our school ethos of "Sowing the Seeds of Success" and works hard to demonstrate our core values: Respectful, Reflective, Aspirational, Independent, Collaborative and Adaptable

Are you:

A qualified teacher who enjoys a challenge Someone who works well as a team Someone who always puts the children at the heart of all that you do Someone that believes in inclusion and works to ensure that children's needs are met as part of high quality inclusive teaching Able to plan creatively for the learning and development of each individual child A reflective and adaptable practitioner who can respond to the changing needs of the school and its pupils on a daily basis Able to communicate effectively and work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to provide the best opportunities for our children?

In which case, we would love to hear from you!

We can offer:

A supportive and friendly team in which we all feel valued Wonderful children, who love learning Resources and training to enable you to carry out your role effectively Collaboration opportunities to work with colleagues in our school, in similar schools and schools in the locality A hard-working, trusting team which has the learning, enjoyment and well-being of our children at the heart of everything that we do Opportunities for career development

Job Specification

The successful candidate will:

Have QTS Be passionate about learning and have an avid interest in how children learn best Be committed to building effective relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the wider team Use on-going assessment and monitoring of pupils in order to support them effectively to move forward in their learning and make good progress Have strong experience of planning high quality learning opportunities, using effective task design to support all children to reach their full potential including those with SEND Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills Plan to meet the strengths and areas for development of all children, working in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to meet the needs of all children, understanding that children develop at different rates Show a commitment to developing self and the practice of others Fulfil all professional responsibilities in accordance with the Teachers' Standards

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

Encourages pupils to be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured Is prepared to become fully involved in the life of our school Is prepared to offer activities outside of the classroom to enhance the learning and school experiences of our children Demonstrates resilience and reflection Is flexible and can respond to the changing needs of the school and its pupils on a daily basis Can lead a subject area.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. To arrange a visit, please email the school office on adminoffice@wellstead.hants.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.