Reception Classroom teacher
M1-M6
£31650 – £43607
Maternity Cover. Full Time
Required from September 2025
The Governors of Ropery Walk Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who will join our successful team of dedicated teachers, support staff and leaders who want our children to love learning and life.
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as outstanding ECTs.
Our children want a teacher who:
• is kind, caring and polite;
• is determined and enthusiastic;
• enjoys being with them and makes learning engaging and fun;
• is a good listener.
Our Staff and Governors think you should be:
• inspirational and committed, with high expectations of self and the children;
• cheerful and enthusiastic;
• compassionate, inclusive and supportive;
• a willing team player.
You will have full responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessment of a class, delivering all subjects of the Early Years Curriculum.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Miss Grainger, school office manager, to make an appointment.
Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting letter clearly stating relevant previous experience and reasons why you think you are suitable for the post. Please return completed packs to Mrs Black at the school.
Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 29th July 2025
Successful candidates will then be called to interview on Tuesday 6th May 2025. (full details to be confirmed)
Durham County Council and Ropery Walk Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note this post is not open to job share.
Appointment will only be made on receipt of suitable references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure