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Short-listed 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 the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
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Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Classroom Teacher - EYFS
Post Commences: September 2026
Accountable to: Head Teacher
Reports to: Head Teacher
Pay: Main Scale Teacher
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, temporary, term time
Contract: Fixed Term
MPR
NOR: 318 (+ 34 Nursery)
Post details: Required from 1st September 2026 – Main Scale Teacher – Temporary, fixed term- 32.5 hours
The post is temporary until 31st August 2027.
The Head Teacher and Governors of Upperby Primary school wish to appoint a suitably qualified committed and enthusiastic teacher for our school.
This teaching position will be suitable for an experienced bright and dynamic teacher that is eager to join a well-run school with excellent support from both parents and staff and who will match the person specification relevant to this post.
The successful candidate will:
• be an innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner, who has a passion for teaching
• have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, EYFS experience desirable
• display a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and levels of achievement planning appropriately to meet children's individual needs in all areas of learning
• have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a commitment to high standards, both professionally and personally
• be flexible, enthusiastic and have the commitment to work as part of a strong team
• be an inspirational role model, who will be fully involved in the life of the school
• be able to create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
• recognise the importance of forming strong links with parents and the community
• be able to lead a curriculum area as well as additional tasks as required
- fully support the ethos and values of our school
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- become part of a successful and happy school
- join a strong governor team, supportive staff, and wider community
- have support to continue professional development.
- work with a supportive leadership team, committed to developing Upperby into an inspiring place to work and learn
We would welcome informal visits to the school to meet our team and see our facilities. To arrange a visit please contact Carol Wilson, Office Manager.
Interested applicants can apply for this post by requesting information from:
vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk or Mrs C Wilson, Office Manager, Upperby Primary School, Uldale Road, CARLISLE. CA2 4JT - 01228 815460 The application pack includes the person specification and job description for this role.
Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check) and a work place health assessment.
Look around Dates: Wednesday 13th May at 10am or Thursday 14th May at 4pm
Closing date for applications: 4pm on Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21st May 2026 (Date to be confirmed)