Job Introduction
Gedney Drove End Primary School are looking for a Year 3/4 teacher to join our team to cover a maternity leave. Required for January 2026
Our school is ‘small and welcoming’ (Ofsted 2022) where every child is valued. Our small school community is a family. ‘Pupils like their teachers and have warm relationships with them’ (Ofsted 2022). Our goal is to develop independent, considerate and confident learners, who are able to persevere and embrace challenges.
We offer fun, cross-curricular experiences that support children in building knowledge and skills across the curriculum and beyond. We aim to foster a love for learning and children.
We value the support of the whole community, and are committed to working in partnership with families. ‘Staff care about the pupils and provide high-quality pastoral support.’ (Ofsted 2022)
Our children are at the heart of all we do here and would love a teacher who:
• Pushes them to be the best they can be.
• Is kind and helpful.
• Is intelligent and talented.
• Is fun and cares.
If this sounds like you, then this is an excellent opportunity to join our schools.
We can offer you.
• Well behaved and enthusiastic children
• Excellent personalised CPD opportunities
• Flexibility for PPA to be taken as a half day weekly or full day fortnightly
• Parallel classes so that you can work and plan together as a team
• Well-resourced school
• Teaching assistant support
• An exceptionally small class, currently 8 children
• A commitment to improving teacher wellbeing
Visits to the school are welcome. For an application pack or to arrange a visit please contact the School Business Manager on 01406 701266 or email for more details Angela.Lintott@griffinfederation.co.uk
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 19th September. Interviews will take place the following week.
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
