Vacancies
Join our friendly team at Penny Bridge CE Academy!
Class Teacher (0.5 Fixed Term for 1 year). Initially FT until October 16th (Maternity Return)
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Penny Bridge CE Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
We are pleased to invite applications for the position of KS2 Class Teacher at Penny Bridge CE Academy. This is a fixed-termopportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning. ECT’s welcome to apply.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
Take responsibility for a class, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
Plan, assess and enhance pupil progress to ensure all children achieve their full potential.
Lead subjects to support the delivery of the curriculum (not if ECT)
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, events, and school initiatives.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leadership to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
We are seeking a teacher who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils.
Has strong organisational and communication skills.
Is dedicated, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development.
Application Process
The application form is on the website. Closing date for applications Friday 10th July- 12:00 pm
Interview- Monday 13th July.
Job Title: HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA) (Permanent) at Penny Bridge CE Academy- NOTE- This role could also be an for someone with an STA qualification.
Responsible To: Headteacher and Local Governing Body
Grade and Hours of Work: PCD8 - Grade 8, SCP19-20-(0.7 of week. All mornings, two afternoon).
Values
Every member of the Trust family of schools will be valued and encouraged to fulfil their potential. In our Trust we believe:
· Everyone has something to offer
· Trust, honesty, empathy and social responsibility are the Christian values that frame our work
· We are here for the whole person, spiritually, morally, educationally and socially
· In working with transparency and openness
Main Purpose
To organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes across the school in phonics, early writing and maths The primary focus is to carry out specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
1. To fulfil the 33 HLTA standards to support teaching and learning maximising achievement and development.
2. Plan, prepare and deliver specified work to individuals, small groups or, for whole classes, modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher.
3. Assess, record, monitor and report on pupil development, progress and attainment against pre-determined learning objectives, using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupil’s learning.
This role will be expected to undertake at least one of the following:
1. Provide specialist support to pupils with learning behavioural, communication social sensory or physical difficulties.
2. Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language.
3. Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, English, maths, National Curriculum subject, Early Years Foundation Stage)
4. Have knowledge of and comply with all Trust/school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety including risk assessments, security, confidentiality and data protection reporting any issues to a nominated person.
5. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others, promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward self-reliance.
6. Supervise and direct the work of other staff demonstrating own duties in particular specialist areas.
7. Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies attending and contributing to meetings, reviews and IEPs and writing reports as appropriate.
8.Within the context of Trust behaviour plans and policies, use discretion and initiative to deal with unanticipated issues and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented.
Staff Management Responsibilities
Some supervising of other staff, demonstrating own duties in particular specialist areas as required
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
This post will be subject to satisfaction of an enhanced DBS check.
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils across its family of schools. The Trust engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to hold, or undergo a suitable enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to school prior to the date of the interview. Applicants may be asked for further information about their criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service and DfE (where relevant) before your appointment is confirmed.
The school reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
NOTE: it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.