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Y6 Class Teacher

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Are you a passionate and experienced Year 6 teacher ready for your next challenge? Or are you an enthusiastic ECT looking to begin your teaching journey in a nurturing and supportive environment? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a talented Year 6 teacher to join our close-knit, ambitious team on a fixed-term, one-year contract - with the potential to become a permanent role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our children during their vital final year of primary school.

Why Choose Berry Hill Primary School?

Berry Hill is a thriving, one-form entry primary school nestled in the heart of the beautiful village of Berry Hill. We’re just a short journey from Coleford, Ross-on-Wye, Lydney, Monmouth, and Gloucester. Our school is deeply rooted in its community, and we’re proud of our vision:

“The Berry Hill Family – Valued individuals, aspirational learners, exceptional futures.”

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Shares our strong commitment to nurturing and empowering every child.
• Creates a calm, respectful, and inspiring learning environment.
• Delivers exceptional teaching with high expectations for all learners.
• Is ready to make Year 6 memorable - leading exciting events like our residential trip and end-of-year performance.
• Builds strong, caring relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Contributes enthusiastically to school life and our wider community.
• (For experienced teachers) Brings subject leadership experience - or is keen to grow into that responsibility.

Our pupils are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, approachable, and genuinely cares about them.
• Is firm but fair, with clear and consistent boundaries.
• Makes learning fun, exciting, and engaging.
• Listens to them and helps them feel valued, heard, and supported.

What We Offer:

• Excellent work-life balance:
• A fixed, full PPA day working from home every other week (or weekly for ECTs including ECT time).
• Outstanding ECT support:
• Dedicated mentors and structured coaching in a highly supportive setting.
• Fantastic children who are polite, eager to learn, and a joy to teach.
• A collaborative and caring staff team who support and inspire one another.
• Exceptional resources:
• Spacious classrooms, laptops, iPads, a large library and a fully equipped hall.
• Beautiful grounds:
• Including a forest school, two trim trails, sports field and multiple playgrounds.
• Clear progression opportunities and professional development tailored to your aspirations.
• An inclusive, welcoming school community with strong parental support.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an inspiring teacher who wants to make a lasting difference - and be part of a truly supportive school family - then we’d love to meet you.

Completed application forms must be sent with a covering letter addressed to Mrs Amy Pugh head@berryhill.gloucs.sch.uk or posted to the school address.

Berry Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Arrange a visit or find out more by contacting:
Mrs Amy Pugh at head@berryhill.gloucs.sch.uk
or call the school office on 01594 832262.

For more information contact

For further information and an application pack please visit our website Vacancies where you will find a Job Description, Person Specification, Application Form and our Safeguarding Policy.

Berry Hill Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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