Key Stage 1 Teacher

Required for September 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and caring KS1 teacher to join our KS1 team.

Archibald is a caring and supportive school, where we celebrate the achievement of all our pupils and staff in striving towards continuous improvement.

We are looking for a strong practitioner who:

• Has recent experience of teaching KS1 children
• Can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum
• Has a high expectation of all pupils with regard to learning and behaviour.
• Has a proven track record of excellent teaching.
• Knows how to make learning fun and exciting.
• Believes in and practises parental partnership.
• Is a confident learner, innovating and adapting practice to meet personal needs.
• Is actively engaged in their own professional development and eager to learn and apply new skills.

We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering community involvement and nurturing a sense of belonging. We believe that everyone can achieve.

We have a strong team of very skilled staff who work in partnership with Governors.

As part of Endeavour Academies this is an exciting time to join our school.

This would be an ideal opportunity for an early careers teacher, or recently qualified teacher to further develop their skills within a nurturing and forward thinking environment.

Completed application forms and supporting statements should be returned to Mr S Cowgill at the school address or can be emailed to the senior school administrator (c.davies@archibaldschool.org.uk).

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting: wb Monday 18th May 2026
Interview Date: wb Monday 1st June 2026

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment at the following times:

• Monday 11th May at 1.30pm
• Tuesday 12th May at 1.30pm
• Wednesday 13th May at 3.45pm

Please telephone the school office to arrange to visit. 

This school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias.  Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people.  We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.