Year 1 Class Teacher

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join the team at Lightwater Village Infant School. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a welcoming and supportive school community committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Your opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Class Teacher who will play a key role in delivering high quality lessons that meet the educational needs of our Year 1 children ensuring outstanding learning and teaching. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team.

What we are looking for

• Is passionate about developing our pupils
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is able to motivate and encourage the children
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Will positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
• Is self-aware reflective and keen to improve their practice with high aspirations both for themselves their children and the school

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior school

Our school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 2 to 11 years old consistently achieving excellence yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Cordwalles Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 16000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: January 2026

Pay Scale:GLF Main Pay Scale Range (Fringe) GM1 34398 - GM5 43545

Contract: FTC (with the option of becoming permanent)

Closing Date:Friday 7th November at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 10th November 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.