Class Teacher

Overview

Class Teacher - 1st September 2026 start date

Full-time (part-time applications are welcome)

Permanent

Main Pay Scale for Classroom Teachers

Suitable for ECTs

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and forward‑thinking teacher to join our team at Ludlow Junior School. If you are driven to deliver excellent teaching, believe every child deserves fantastic learning opportunities, and are committed to helping all pupils achieve their very best, then you may be the teacher we’re looking for!

At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of every pupil — academically, socially and emotionally — whatever their background, starting point or interests. Our staff work hard to create an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where children thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

We are a five-form entry school in Southampton with a warm, collaborative and highly skilled staff team who share the vision of providing our children with the best opportunities for the future. We are deeply committed to developing our teachers and genuinely invest in your growth — offering opportunities to learn from colleagues, refine your practice and continue improving teaching and learning across the school.

Our teaching team is dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic, with high expectations for all pupils. We are now looking for someone who brings that same energy, ambition and desire to make a difference.

Your wellbeing

We know that teaching is a fantastic but challenging job. Teachers work extremely hard and we try to recognise this as much as possible by supporting your wellbeing and workload. As well as significantly adapting key policies and procedures in our school, which we know have an impact on workload and wellbeing, you will also benefit from the following when you join our staff team:

10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
Wellbeing Wednesday’… cake(!) provided by the catering team each week
Annual flu vouchers
Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)
Subsidised childcare for our INSET days
Professional development opportunities in all roles
TPS pensions with significant level of school contribution

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they:

Have the potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning,
are committed to helping children make accelerated progress,
are willing to engage in a personalised programme of continuing professional development,
are able to work well as part of a team,
are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school,
have a clear understanding of how children develop and progress through the primary years,
are enthusiastic and keen to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities.

Choosing the right school to work in is an extremely important decision. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 12^th April at midnight

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £32916 to £51048 per year

Location

Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2DW

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: 12th April 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: TBC

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk

Equal opportunities / Safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions if you are selected for interview.

Job reference: CT12.03.2026