Class Teacher

ROLE:                                    Class Teacher

SCHOOL:                              Upton Infant School

HOURS:                                Fixed Term Monday 5^th January 2026 – Friday 27^th March 2026 Full Time

SALARY:                               Main Scale

CLOSING DATE:                  4 December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE:             8 December 2025

START DATE:                       5 January 2026

Upton Infants is a happy and supportive environment to work in with lively and interested children. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and nurturing teacher who is committed to their development and learning.

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual. Upton Infant school is a vibrant and happy school where children enjoy their learning. We are on an exciting journey as we continue to develop and improve, and you could be a part of it! Come and be more brilliant and make a difference to children's lives. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do.  We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What about Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child.  By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our Reception team for the Spring Term in 2026. Upton Infant School is a 3-form entry school from reception to year 2. We are a passionate, hardworking and dedicated team, who are committed to supporting our children and bringing learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating.

If you are interested in this position, viewing our school would be highly recommended. Tours are available on please contact the school office on 01202 622367.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

• Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all children
• Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and behaviour, making a real difference to the lives of children
• Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong positive relationships with the many

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