Class Teacher

Part Time Fixed Term Contract (Required for September 2026 until December 2026)

16.25 hours per week

Required from September 2026, an inspiring class teacher to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team in our commitment to promoting the education, development and well-being of all children. 

We are an ethnically diverse and culturally rich infant school, with an attached nursery, situated in the middle of Burton-upon-Trent. We have high expectations of everybody in our school and our nurturing and inclusive environment aims to inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning in each individual.

The children and their futures are at the centre of all that we do and we encourage all of our children to be the best that they can be. Our dedicated team of passionate educators is committed to fostering a safe, stimulating and supportive space where children feel valued and cared for.

We can offer a welcoming team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. 

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will: 

• be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner;
• support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
• be committed to providing pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning experiences;
• have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every child receives the very best opportunities to excel and enjoy;
• be committed to their own professional learning;
• be able to contribute to and support a wider curriculum offer that allows children to discover their passions and pursue their curiosity. 

If you would like to visit the school before applying, please book a tour with the Headteacher by calling the school office on 01283 247490.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

William Shrewsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.  Please note if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed on the school’s website.