Class Teacher
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Tanfield Lea
- £31,650 - £43,607

Job Description
Classroom Teacher
M1-M6 £31,650 - £43,607
Full Time, Whole Time
Temporary - Required from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 (in the first instance)
The Governors of Tanfield Lea Community Primary School are keen to appoint a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic teacher. We welcome applications from ECTs.
We are a busy, lively school, dedicated to developing each and every child. We offer a wide range of opportunities for children both in and out of school with the intention of giving them a diverse and memorable positive school experience.
We create and foster an atmosphere which is conducive to the progress of all - children and staff. We aim for our children to leave us as confident, happy, well behaved young people prepared for the next stage of their learning.
If this is the kind of school community you would like to be part of and contribute to, then we'd welcome an application from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our strong committed team,
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a dynamic and innovative teacher.
• Is committed to excellence, enjoyment and fun in learning.
• Has a hard working, positive, 'can do' attitude to school life.
• Has had experience teaching in the Primary sector but particularly in Key Stage 1.
And in return we offer:
• An inclusive school with happy, well behaved children who enjoy learning.
• An experienced Leadership Team.
• A staff team committed to high standards.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• A very supportive Governing Body.
Visits to school are encouraged.
We are offering two possible times to visit the school on Monday 24 March at 4.30 pm or Monday 31 March at 4.30 pm.
Applications to be received by 9.00 am on Thursday 3 April 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 3 April 2025 at 12.45 pm.
The plan is for teacher observations to take place at Tanfield Lea Community Primary on the morning of Monday 7 April 2025.
Interviews will be held during the afternoon of Monday 7 April 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Tanfield Lea,
Stanley,
Co Durham
DH9 9LU
Tel: 01207 234500
Email: tanfieldlea@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://www.tanfieldlea-primary.durham.sch.uk/