CLASS TEACHER
Website: www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Clemma Yardley
Salary: Main scale
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
Contract: Fixed term (maternity cover)
Starting date: September 2026 until February 2027
Gurnard Primary School is a large primary school set in a stunning coastal location. Our very successful Ofsted report highlighted many of the unique ways that we strive to ensure our pupils are successful learners. An exciting career opportunity exists for experienced or recently qualified teachers to join our team. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching and who will bring energy, a hard working attitude and new ideas to our school. This post will be based in Key Stage 1.
We can offer you:
- An exciting, vibrant and rewarding place to teach.
- Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning.
- A committed and highly collaborative staff team.
- Excellent professional development and support.
Closing date: 5th June 2026.
Interviews will be held on 10th June 2026.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: Grade 3. Actual salary £16,893–£17,071 (FTE £25,185-£25,450) Pay award pending
Hours: 28.75 hours a week - 8.30am-3:00pm each day. Term time only.
Starting Date: September 2026 to May 2027. Fixed term to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced teachers to provide high quality teaching and learning provision.
The successful candidate will need to have:
- experience of working with children
- good English, maths, ICT and communication skills (English and maths at Grade C equivalent or above)
- the ability to work well in a team
- a positive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude
- loads of energy for children that want to learn and play
- Values that match that of our school – Respect, Success, Belonging
We can offer you:
- a working environment that supports wellbeing; we currently offer two paid days’ personal leave per academic year plus other benefits
- enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes to learning
- a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school
- supportive parents and families that want the best for their children
- a commitment to your continued professional development
How to apply:
Interested candidates can download an application pack from our website: www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to gurnardsbm@gurnardprimaryschoolco.uk or posted FAO: Mrs Angela McLuckie, School Business Manager, Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: Grade 3. Actual salary £16,893–£17,071 (FTE £25,185-£25,450) Pay award pending
Hours: 28.75 hours a week - 8.30am-3:00pm each day. Term time only.
Starting Date: September 2026. Fixed term for one year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced teachers to provide high quality teaching and learning provision.
The successful candidate will need to have:
- experience of working with children
- good English, maths, ICT and communication skills (English and maths at Grade C equivalent or above)
- the ability to work well in a team
- a positive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude
- loads of energy for children that want to learn and play
- Values that match that of our school – Respect, Success, Belonging
We can offer you:
- a working environment that supports wellbeing; we currently offer two paid days’ personal leave per academic year plus other benefits
- enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes to learning
- a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school
- supportive parents and families that want the best for their children
- a commitment to your continued professional development
How to apply:
Interested candidates can download an application pack from our website: www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to gurnardsbm@gurnardprimaryschoolco.uk or posted FAO: Mrs Angela McLuckie, School Business Manager, Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS.
Gurnard Primary 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 successful candidates for posts working with children will be subject to relevant Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks, references and health checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.