Reception Class Teacher MPS 1 – MPS 6 £31,650 - £43,607 Full Time Required from September 2025 Permanent Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is a small Primary situated on the outskirts of Durham City. With at least 115 pupils on role, from aged 2 to 11, and a wide range of needs, our school is a vibrant and busy place to work. We are committed to our inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum and high expectations for all pupils. We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our vibrant, successful and welcoming school where both staff and governors are committed to ensuring that all children meet their full potential. We are looking for someone who has an enthusiasm for teaching and learning, high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour and the ability to demonstrate the highest quality classroom practice. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status. Please see application pack for more information. A completed application form and a well-structured personal statement outlining how your professional experiences, to date, have prepared you for this post (maximum of 2 sides A4, minimum font size 12; no extra covering letter required) must be submitted by email to Gaynor Davison at g.davison101laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk by 3pm on Thursday 8th May 2025. Shortlisting Tuesday 13th May 2025 Please note: All invitations to observations and interviews will be sent by email. If you receive an invitation, please reply by email to let us know if you will be attending. This post is not open to job share and is subject to a DBS check. Observations held in Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025 Interview with Governing Body Friday 23rd May 2025 Visits to school are welcomed and encouraged. Monday 28th April, 4.00 pm Tuesday 29th April, 4.00 pm Thursday 1st May, 4.00 pm Tuesday 6th May, 4.00 pm Please call school on 0191 3868416 during term time or email g.davison101laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk to book onto one of the visits. Application packs are available directly from the North East Jobs Website. 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. Laurel Avenue Community Primary School The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY Tel: 0191 3868416 Email: g.davison101laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk Website: http://www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161