Class Teacher

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you looking to inspire students through engaging learning environments? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park Junior School, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our school community and help us to provide an environment where every child is given the tools to make a positive contribution to society.

This post is available on a part time (80% FTE) or full-time (100% FTE) basis.

A Day in the Life:

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Promoting the aims and objectives of the school and maintaining its philosophy of education and supporting the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the School;
• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
• Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils;
• Planning and teaching well-structured lessons;
• Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector
• Thorough knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively
• Good knowledge of policies and commitment to safeguarding children
• Commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Trust/School.

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Submit an application on My New Term by midday on Monday 19th October 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.