Class Teacher

Class Teacher required for September 2026

This post is a full time, permanent position.

Salary: Main Pay Scale or UPS, depending on experience.

The Governors and Headteacher of Overstone Combined School would like to appoint a class teacher, to join our friendly, popular school. Early Years/Key Stage 1 experience would be desirable.

Are you a class teacher who:

• will inspire and motivate our learners?
• will make learning fun, exciting and challenging at the same time?
• is committed to inclusive education and raising standards?
• is able to work and communicate effectively with others?

We can offer:

• excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career
• mentors to assist with ECT provision
• a great staff team to work with
• governors who are passionate and committed to everyone in our school
• enthusiastic and motivated children
• support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• an opportunity to develop subject leadership across the whole school
• a commitment to supporting work/life balance

This is an excellent opportunity to join our school during an exciting phase in our development.

Overstone Combined School is a popular school with amazing facilities. We have superb outdoor sports facilities and our own forest area from which we run a successful forest school curriculum.

Applications welcome from ECT’s and experienced teachers. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think this might be the job for you. If you have any questions, or would like a tour of the school please email Kim Warren at sbm@overstone-wing.org or telephone 01296 688799.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification. To apply, please send your completed application form by email to sbm@overstone-wing.org

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 15th May with interview dates to be confirmed. The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date for the right candidate.

Overstone Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check and any offers will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.