KS1 Class Teacher

Full-Time Permanent KS1 Class Teacher

Wark Church of England Primary School
Full-time | Permanent | KS1

A rare opportunity to join our school

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and ambitious teacher to join our team at Wark Church of England Primary School.

This is a rare opportunity to take responsibility for a wonderful KS1 class of just 11 children, within a small rural school where staff know every child well and work closely together.

Whether you are developing your classroom practice or bring significant experience to the role, we are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to make a real difference within a small school community.

We want someone who is an excellent teacher, has high expectations for every child and will bring their own enthusiasm, ideas and strengths to our team.

About Wark

Wark is a small Church of England primary school at the heart of its community. Relationships really matter here. We are proud of our ambitious curriculum, the opportunities we provide for our children and the fact that we are able to know and support them as individuals.

Our recent inspection recognised many of the things we value about Wark, with strong standards identified in attendance and behaviour, early years and inclusion.

Inspectors recognised the strong relationships between staff and pupils, with children known well and supported effectively. They also found that pupils enjoy school, demonstrate consistently positive attitudes towards learning and that behaviour across the school is calm and respectful.

Importantly for anyone considering joining our team, the inspection also recognised the support available to staff, including professional development and leaders' consideration of staff wellbeing and workload.

Our size means teachers have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and school leaders, while also benefiting from our partnership with Newbrough Church of England Primary School and the wider professional opportunities available through Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust.

The opportunity

You will teach our KS1 class of 11 pupils, giving you the opportunity to really know every child, understand how they learn and see the impact of your teaching.

Teaching in a small rural school brings its own opportunities. You will need to be flexible, work confidently with a mixed-age class and be willing to contribute beyond your own classroom. In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, help shape the curriculum and play a significant part in the continuing development of the school.

Support and professional development can be tailored to the experience and career stage of the successful candidate.

For someone developing their teaching practice, Wark offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and develop confidence and expertise. For a more experienced teacher, there is scope to contribute more widely to curriculum development, subject leadership and the wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner;

has high expectations for every child;

understands how young children learn and can make learning engaging and memorable;

has strong knowledge of, or a commitment to developing their expertise in, phonics and early reading;

builds positive relationships with children and understands them as individuals;

understands, or is keen to develop their understanding of, mixed-age teaching;

values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues;

is willing to bring their own strengths, interests and ideas to our school;

welcomes professional development and opportunities to further develop their practice;

will contribute enthusiastically to the wider life of our school and local community;

will support and uphold the Christian ethos and values of Wark;

shares our commitment to helping every child Grow Well.

What we can offer

A full-time, permanent teaching position

A KS1 class of just 11 children

Children who are enthusiastic and positive about their learning

A committed and supportive staff team

The opportunity to really know the children you teach

Support and professional development tailored to your experience and career stage

Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and the wider leadership of the school

Close working with Newbrough Church of England Primary School

Wider professional opportunities through Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Strong links with our families, church and local community

The opportunity to play an important part in the continuing development of a small rural school

Most importantly, we can offer a wonderful place to work, with incredible children and colleagues who are committed to doing the very best for them.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

We think the best way to understand Wark is to come and see it for yourself, meet the children and staff and get a feel for the school.

To arrange a visit, please contact [email removed].

Closing date: Sunday 6 December 2026 at midnight
Interview date: To be confirmed
Start date: January 2027 or when available depending on notice periods
Salary: M1-UPS3, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Wark Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake all appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.