Class Teacher with Senior Leadership Responsibility for English

Class Teacher with Senior Leadership Responsibility for English
M5 – UPR 3 + TLR2a
£40,439 - £49,084 + £3,391
Full Time, Whole Time
Permanent
Required from 1st September 2025

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a warm, welcoming, community focused school in the village of Ushaw Moor, near Durham. We are a very proud school who believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for all of our children and staff.

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher with Senior Leadership responsibility for English.

We are seeking someone who:

1. is an experienced, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher and leader
2. is passionate about English and has a clear understanding of best practice and innovation in English teaching
3. has fantastic drive, vision and interpersonal skills to support colleagues, pupils, parents and the wider community to achieve more
4. has a positive attitude and resilience!

In return, we can offer you:

1. a strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos
2. happy, enthusiastic children who take pride in their school
3. a talented and hardworking school team
4. a supportive and nurturing Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who will support and value your contribution to school
5. the time to be an effective leader and to make a real difference through dedicated leadership time
6. the opportunity to work as part of a happy school and have a positive impact on every child.

Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025 at 12 noon
Please return completed applications to the school.

Shortlisting will take place on the afternoon of Friday 9th May 2025. Visits to the school are strongly recommended and available on Tuesday 29th April at 9.30am or Thursday 1st May at 4pm. Please contact the school office to book a place.

Unfortunately, we cannot contact all applicants; therefore, if you have not been invited for an interview, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham Road
Ushaw Moor
Durham
DH7 7LF

Tel: 0191 3730622
Email: silvertree@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.silvertreeprimary.co.uk

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