Class Teacher

If you are looking for your next role in Teaching, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit 1 fixed term Class Teacher with effect from 1st January 2027.

Crown Wood Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our existing teaching team on a full-time, fixed term basis. We are looking for a versatile professional who is able and willing to work across the whole primary setting.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has teaching experience in KS1 and with phonics.

Is flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with a positive "can-do" attitude.

Has the ability to make learning fun and establish excellent relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.

Is committed to our core values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Success, and Achievement.

Shares our commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

As a Class Teacher, you will:

Plan and teach exciting lessons designed to captivate children and promote high-quality learning. Other responsibilities will include being accountable for the attainment and progress of your pupils, maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom environment, and working proactively in partnership with parents and external agencies. You will also be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school.

About our school

At Crown Wood Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Crown Wood a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

We can offer you:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

How to Apply

Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Applications must be received no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 4th December 2026; candidates will be reviewed upon receipt of application and will be interviewed at the earliest possible date. We reserve the right to close this application early if a suitable candidate is appointed.