M085662 - Key Stage 1 Class Teacher - Lingey House Primary School

Job description

M085662 - Key Stage 1 'lass Tea'her - Lingey House Primary S'hool

Job des'ription
Required for 2 nd November 2026 or as soon as possible after this date, subje't to all 'learan'es being in pla'e.

The 'hildren, staff and governors of Lingey House Primary S'hool are looking for a 'ommitted, enthusiasti' and refle'tive tea'her (M1-M6) to join our Year 2 team for maternity 'over.

Lingey House is a nurturing and in'lusive s'hool where relationships, belonging, high expe'tations and out'omes for 'hildren are 'entral to everything we do. Our 'ore values of Respe't, Resilien'e, Nurture, Kindness and Individuality underpin our 'urri'ulum, our relationships and our work with families. We are 'ommitted to 'reating a 'alm, supportive environment where 'hildren feel safe, valued and able to a'hieve and thrive.

We are looking for a tea'her who shares our values and is passionate about making a differen'e to the lives of 'hildren and families. Appli'ants should have experien'e of tea'hing in Key Stage 1 and be able to build positive relationships, 'reate engaging learning experien'es and support 'hildren to flourish both a'ademi'ally and personally.

The su''essful 'andidate will:

• Demonstrate strong 'lassroom pra'ti'e and a 'ommitment to 'ontinuous improvement.
• Have experien'e of tea'hing in Key Stage 1, ideally in Year 2.
• Have high expe'tations for all pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and 'olleagues.
• Be 'ommitted to in'lusion, nurture and relational pra'ti'e.
• Understand the importan'e of belonging, wellbeing and personal development alongside a'ademi' a'hievement.
• Use assessment effe'tively to support learning and progress.
• 'ontribute positively to the wider life of the s'hool.
• Be refle'tive, proa'tive and willing to learn.

We 'an offer:

• A wel'oming, supportive and in'lusive s'hool 'ommunity.
• Friendly and dedi'ated 'olleagues who work 'ollaboratively.
• A strong 'ommitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• 'hildren who are full of 'hara'ter, 'uriosity and potential.
• A s'hool 'ulture rooted in nurture, in'lusion, belonging and high expe'tations.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and 'ontribute to s'hool improvement.
• A leadership team that values relationships, teamwork and staff development.

Appli'ation Pro'ess

Appli'ants should 'omplete a Gateshead 'oun'il appli'ation form and submit a supporting letter of appli'ation (maximum two sides of A4), appli'ation forms only available from:

Lingey House Primary S'hool - Home

Your letter should tell us:

• Why you would like to join the tea'hing team at Lingey House.
• What attra'ts you to our s'hool and its ethos.
• What strengths, qualities and experien'e you would bring to the role.
• How you would 'ontribute to the life of the s'hool and support our 'hildren to thrive.

Please send 'ompleted appli'ations and supporting letters to: offi'[email protected]

Visits to s'hool are strongly en'ouraged. Please 'onta't the s'hool offi'e to arrange an appointment.

Lingey House Primary S'hool is 'ommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'hildren and young people and expe'ts all staff to share this 'ommitment. If su''essful, you will be required to apply for an enhan'ed Dis'losure.

Please supply an email address for ea'h of your referees, all referen'es will be taken up and verified prior to interview.

As part of our safer re'ruitment pro'edures, S'hool will 'ondu't online sear'hes of all shortlisted 'andidates. Any 'on'erns identified during the sear'h will be dis'ussed with ea'h 'andidate at interview.

'losing date: 12 noon Wednesday 7 th O'tober 2026

Interviews: Week 'ommen'ing 12 th O'tober 2026