Class Teacher reference: ERYC005000

The job itself

Start date: 1st September 2025

This role provides an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic school. Due to the retirement of the current highly respected post holder, Lockington CE VC Primary School is looking for an exceptional teacher to join our thriving and supportive team. Our Christian vision is ‘Let your light shine before others!’ and our motto is ‘The Little School that Makes a Big Difference’: it is our goal to inspire and empower all of our pupils to be the best they can be.

At Lockington, you will join a small school with a passion for high-quality teaching and learning. Our supportive and approachable team is committed to helping every child thrive. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow, develop and make a meaningful impact. We offer a superb development programme supported by exceptional leadership.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

Someone who works well as part of a collaborative team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.Someone willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.Someone who can confidently enthuse and engage pupils in purposeful learning experiences.A person who is passionate about education and ensuring the welfare of all pupils.A values-led individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.Someone who is committed to continuing personal career progression and enhancement.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification with the application pack with more information before applying.

You will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunity for you to grow your career.

About Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School:

We are extremely proud of our modern and well-equipped building, which opened in 2002. The attractive grounds have been developed to provide learning opportunities as well as creative play, including a wildlife area, outside stage and classroom, storytelling area and a special area for quiet reflection.

The school plays an important role in the community, with a range of clubs including breakfast and after- school club, residential visits and sporting links; the children are offered many opportunities to broaden their horizons, grow in confidence and learn new skills.

Parents/carers and governors play an active part in school life, as do the Friends of Lockington School, who work hard to organise fundraising events and provide generous support for visits, visitors and other ventures.

Our Christian ethos permeates every layer of school life. It is the basis upon which we educate the whole child and ensure both spiritual development and academic progress. We have a broad and balanced programme for collective worship, which incorporates special times and events within the year. Children are given time for reflection and are encouraged to see the joy and wonder of the world.

As a Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, the implementation of Christian values in the everyday life of the school is reflected in relationships, policies and our decision-making processes. Our daily collective worship strengthens the Christian identity of our school and reaffirms our vision and core values of compassion, creativity and perseverance.

You are warmly invited to visit and we hope you will find that we are, clearly, the “little school that makes a big difference’.

Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please contact the school to confirm your place on either Tuesday 1st April at 4pm or Thursday 3rd April at 9.30am.