Class Teacher at Wath Central Primary School at Wath Central Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WCPS/39309
  Location
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
M1 - 6. ECTs are welcome to apply but we would also welcome someone with some experience
  Closing Date
4:00pm, Wed 17th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
01.09.26
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
18.06.26
   Interview Date(s)           18.06.26
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About this Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary School Teacher to join our highly inclusive, forward-thinking and outward-facing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a resilient, creative and highly organised professional who is committed to maintaining high standards and making a real difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive practice, able to inspire and motivate learners of all capabilities, and willing to embrace innovation and collaboration as part of a supportive team. Our school values curiosity, ambition and authentic care, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and is eager to contribute to our vibrant learning community.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Believes in children and each child’s ability to succeed with the right support.
  • Is eager to work within a school culture that is ambitious, evolving, and outward‑facing
  • Holds a strong moral purpose and clear belief in improving life chances for children, particularly those facing disadvantage
  • Values collaboration, shared responsibility, and mutual support
  • Delivers high‑quality, engaging teaching rooted in strong subject knowledge
  • Uses assessment intelligently to inform next steps
  • Is confident in adapting teaching to meet a wide range of needs
  • Reflective and open to feedback, recognising the importance of continual professional growth
  • Creates a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment where children feel known and valued
  • Responds with empathy, consistency, and calm, using relational approaches
  • Has a secure understanding of how trauma, attachment difficulties, and adverse childhood experiences impact learning and behaviour
  • Models aspiration, hope, and possibility for pupils and families
  • Builds trusting, respectful relationships with parents and carers
  • Is emotionally resilient and able to manage the challenges of a high‑need environment without losing compassion

 

Our children are wanting some who

  • ·         Believes in everyone
  • ·         Is kind and fair
  • ·         Listens
  • ·         Makes learning interesting and experiential
  •           Gives them the support they need
  • ·         Is calm and understanding
  • ·         Is fun but knows when we have to be serious

We can offer:

  • ·         A child centre approach
  •            A community where you can belong with a welcoming, inclusive culture
  • ·         A clear vision focused on equity, aspiration and belonging
  • ·         Brave and supportive leaders with a strong moral purpose
  • ·         A commitment to high quality, meaningful professional development; opportunities for growth
  •           A knowledgeable and supportive team with high expectations for every child and staff member.

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Wath Central Primary School has set out the below shortlisting criteria which you will need to refer to when writing your personal statement for the role.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status Essential
Degree Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development Essential
Additional qualifications relevant to teaching Desirable
Training in specific curriculum or intervention approaches Desirable

Skills

Secure understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment Essential
Ability to plan and adapt teaching to meet diverse pupil needs Essential
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities Essential
Competent and confident use of IT to enhance learning Essential
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Essential
Strong organisational and time management skills Essential
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families Essential
Ability to use a positive approach to promote learning and excellent behaviour Essential
Expertise in one or more curriculum specialisms Desirable
Understanding of statutory assessment Desirable

Experiences

Strong classroom practice demonstrating effective teaching and learning Essential
Experience of planning teaching and assessing in a primary context Essential
Experience of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Essential
Experience of working with a wide range of pupil needs Desirable
Experience of contributing to curriculum development Desirable

Wath Central Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What draws you to this role, within our school community?
  2. What would children in your classroom typically feel, experience and say about being taught by you?
  3. Describe how you build strong relationships with children whilst maintaining high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
  4. We are striving to be genuinely inclusive - tell us about a time you adapted your practice to meet a pupil’s individual needs without lowering expectations.
  5. Safeguarding - what are the indicators that a child may not be safe or emotionally well. Give an example of how you have dealt with this in your practice.

Wath Central Primary School would like all candidates to answer some screening questions before completing the application to support them with shortlisting. Here is a preview of the questions:

  1. Do you have the following qualifications? QTS or pending QTS?
  2. Do you have the following qualifications? English and Maths at Grade 4 +?

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