Class Teacher – suitable for ECTs
Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW
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What skills and experience we’re looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Suitable for ECTs
- Secure, current knowledge of National Curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy Strategies
- Good understanding of the need to motivate and inspire learners
- Good understanding of the core aspects of strong lessons, sequences of lessons and strong pupil outcomes
What the school offers its staff
We know that teaching is a fantastic but challengingjob. Teachers work extremely hard and we try to recognise this as much aspossible by supporting your wellbeing and workload. As well assignificantly adapting key policies and procedures in our school, which we knowhave an impact on workload and wellbeing, you will also benefit from thefollowing when you join our staff team:
- Wellbeing Wednesday’… cake(!) provided by the catering team each week
- Subsidised childcare for our INSET days
- Professional development opportunities in all roles
- TPS pensions with significant level of school contribution
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and forward‑thinkingteacher to join our team at Ludlow Junior School. Ifyou are driven to deliver excellent teaching, believe every child deserves fantasticlearning opportunities, and are committed to helping all pupils achieve theirvery best, then you may be the teacher we’re looking for!
At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on meeting the needsof every pupil — academically, socially and emotionally — whatever theirbackground, starting point or interests. Our staff work hard to create aninclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where children thrive bothinside and outside the classroom.
We are a five-form entryschool in Southampton with a warm, collaborative and highly skilled staff team who sharethe vision of providingour children with the best opportunities for the future. We are deeplycommitted to developing our teachers and genuinely invest in your growth —offering opportunities to learn from colleagues, refine your practice andcontinue improving teaching and learning across the school.
Our teaching team is dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic, withhigh expectations for all pupils. We are now looking for someone who bringsthat same energy, ambition and desire to make a difference.
The successful candidate willneed to demonstrate they:
- have the potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner with aclear understanding of effective teaching and learning,
- are committed to helping children make accelerated progress,
- are willing to engage in a personalised programme of continuingprofessional development,
- are able to work well as part of a team,
- are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school,
- have a clear understanding of how children develop and progress throughthe primary years,
- are enthusiastic and keen to deliver exciting and engaging learningopportunities.
Choosing the right school to work in is an extremelyimportant decision. If you would like toarrange a visit, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
Interview date: Friday 5th June 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Ludlow Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Ludlow Junior School is single status academy in the heart of the Itchen & Woolston Community in Southampton, Hampshire. The school can take up to 600 pupils with a five form entry.
Arranging a visit to Ludlow Junior School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Ascupart Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1LU
Valentine Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 0EQ
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