Class Teacher Fixed Term

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Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/6975/13915

Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Temporary - Full Time Contract Details: Fixed Term until August 2027 Salary: Main Pay Scale Working Hours: Full Time Establishment Name and Location: Park Gate Primary School, Northmore Road, Southampton Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Job Category: Teaching Local Authority: Hampshire Phase of Education: Primary

Job Introduction

Class Teacher. Fixed Term - 2 Terms until August 27

📍 Park Gate Primary School | Across Primary Years
 🕗 Full-Time
 📅 Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026, 12:00 noon
 🗓️ Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th November 2026
 🎯 Start Date: January 2027
 📄 Contract: Fixed Term January 2027 to August 2027 | Salary: Main Pay Scale

Join Our Supportive and Vibrant School Community

Are you a passionate teacher looking for an exciting new challenge? An ECT looking for their first post? Park Gate Primary School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our supportive and inclusive team on a fixed-term, full-time basis from January 2027.

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers (ECTs) looking for a fixed-term placement. At Park Gate Primary School, you’ll be part of a welcoming staff team committed to professional development and making a real difference to the lives of our 400+ pupils.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Qualifications and training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to primary education

Experience

• Successful teaching experience (applications welcomed from experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs)
• Experience of fostering excellent pupil progress

Skills and knowledge

• Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Good knowledge of the primary curriculum and assessment practices
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to pupil welfare
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Personal qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and belief in their potential
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive approach to challenges
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

 

Why Join Park Gate Primary?

• A supportive staff team and inclusive school culture
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school initiatives
• A vibrant and engaging learning environment
• A strong focus on pupil progress and wellbeing

 

How to Apply

To request an application pack, please email your request to Mrs Victoria Hughes, Business Manager via email to:
 📧 [email removed]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safeguarding Notice:
Park Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subjected to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

 

Equality and Diversity:
 Park Gate Primary School (Southampton, SO31) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.