Primary Class Teacher

The New School was formed in 2020 and our mission is to positively change the way we educate our children in the UK. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. We believe in embracing principles that prioritise the well-being and development of our students and staff and as an attachment and trauma-informed school, we are committed to social justice and fostering a safe space for growth.

We are seeking a Primary Class teacher for a start date of September 2026. We are looking for an experienced, reflective, and creative Primary Teacher to join our team and deliver a rich, inclusive, and engaging curriculum to a mixed-age class of up to 20 young people. You will plan and teach core subjects including maths, literacy, humanities, PSHE, and RE, while supporting self-directed learning, enquiry-based projects, and personal learning plans.

Compensation for this position aligns with our pay-rates, complemented by an array of invaluable perks. These include our supportive team ethos, active participation in shaping organisational policies through our sociocratic framework, and the flexibility of enjoying five paid holidays during term time. Additional benefits are complimentary lunches and access to an employees assistance scheme for health and wellbeing.

Please head to our website at https://www.thenewschool.org.uk/vacancies to find more information and to download the job description and the application forms.

Key Dates 

Application Deadine: Wednesday 15th April at 5pm

Online Interviews (TBC): Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April

In person Interview and Trial Day (TBC): Wednesday 29th April

Safeguarding statement

The New School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.