Class Teacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL2 4QG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hardwicke Primary Parochial Academy for a committed and compassionate Class Teacher to join our supportive and inclusive school community. Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dedicated teacher who strives to make a difference to join our thriving school. This role will be either Key Stage One or Lower Key Stage 2 depending on the experience of the candidate.

We are looking to appoint a Full-time teacher who shares our vision and ambitions for the young people of this community. Depending on skill set and experience of the successful candidate will determine which Key Stage they are assigned as we have versatility amongst our staff to adapt year groups. ECTs are welcome to apply.

We believe Together - We Love, Learn and Live. We feel strongly that children need to feel valued and safe and within this environment, they will engage with their learning, as a result, they will become the best version of themselves.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, a commitment to high standards, and a determination to ensure every child achieves their full potential. A full job description, personal spec and application form can be found on our website: www.dgat.org.uk/vacancies.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining:

• a caring and supportive community where each child is cherished

• a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work in the best interests of the children.

• a school that understands the importance of staff development and well-being. We promote the opportunity to receive high-quality professional development by working with our DGAT family and other well-regarded CPD programmes to maintain high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

• staff who care for the children and, equally importantly, each other

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community with a strong team ethos

• Committed, experienced leadership who value and invest in every staff member

• High-quality professional development within the school and through wider networks, including support for Early Career Teachers

• A well-structured, thoughtfully planned curriculum that helps reduce workload

• Engaged, motivated pupils who enjoy learning and thrive on new opportunities

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 confidential support

Further details about the role

If you would like an informal conversation to inform your decision about applying for the role, please contact Miss Cale, head@hardwicke.dgat.org.uk

Visits to the school will take place week commencing Monday 2 November. Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit.

An application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our Trust website: www.dgat.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 9 November at 11am. Applications should be sent to recruitment@dgat.org.uk by this date and time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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