Class Teacher EYFS-KS1
0.5 FTE hours per week
Summerfields Primary School, Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ
Tel: 01983 525085
Email: office@summerfields.iow.sch.uk
Website: www.summerfieldsprimary.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Melanie Gartell
Required for: 5th January 2026
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher who wishes to join our staff from January 2026. The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team, be highly effective in planning, delivery, evaluating lessons and achieving the best outcomes for the children. You must be committed to high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate can expect a supportive and friendly team of staff and governors, continuing professional development and a supportive leadership team.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on 01983 525085 to make arrangements.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has the ability to work across different phases of the primary age range, initially the post will be in KS1 or EYFS
- Has the ability to lead strategic projects and be responsible for outcomes in EYFS and KS1
- Demonstrates a real passion for inclusive early years and primary education
- Is committed, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
- Has a desire to inspire children to raise their expectations and achieve highly
- Has a belief that all children can succeed and support them to do so
- Is up to date with teaching and learning strategies reflecting principles of Rosenshine
- Is a strong team member who can support and motivate others
- Has a strong work ethic
We can offer you:
- An OFSTED ‘Good’ school
- Enhanced and bespoke opportunities for your professional development
- A friendly, committed and able team of staff
- Well behaved and well-motivated children who have good attitudes to learning
For further information please contact the school office on Tel: 01983 525085. Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.summerfieldsprimary.co.uk. Please return completed applications to the school marked for the attention of the Head Teacher.
Closing date: 9am Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025
In the interests of efficiency and economy, no further communication will be sent to you unless you reach the final shortlist. This means that if you do not hear from the recruiting manager within two weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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