Job Description

Teacher Vacancy

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term

32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

Salary Type: Teacher

Salary Details: M1 - M6

Class Teacher starting September 2025

Children are at the heart of everything we do here at Milton Park Primary School. We are a lively and supportive mainstream primary school in Portsmouth with a wonderful Inclusion Centre for children with social, communication and interaction.

We are looking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who has the drive, passion and skills to inspire and energise learning and deliver high standards of pupil achievement and progress.

At Milton Park Primary School, we are proud of our diverse and warmly inclusive community in which many languages, cultures and children with special educational needs learn together. Our children receive a creative curriculum that is engaging and memorable.

Milton Park Primary School is a founding member of the University of Portsmouth Academy Trust which is committed to inclusivity, lifelong learning and ensuring our learners are well equipped to succeed at every stage. The heart and soul of UPAT is summed up in three core values: Belonging, Being, Becoming. By joining Milton Park Primary School and the UPAT family, you will be part of a friendly, hard-working team who have high aspirations for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

• Embodies our school values: respect, pride, community, kindness, positivity and inclusivity
• Is an experienced classroom practitioner
• Is an excellent team player
• Understands the importance of relationships and relational and restorative practices and uses these to support children to be successful
• Is highly motivated, inspirational and willing to learn
• Is positive and understands the importance of inclusion
• Has experience of leading a curriculum subject
• Understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and the community
• Has a good sense of humour and ability to think outside the box!

In return, we offer:

• An inspiring place that promotes curiosity, creativity, communication, and confidence for children
• A relational ethos where mental health and wellbeing is a priority, knowing that if a child feels happy and safe, they will be ready to learn
• Well behaved, motivated children who are caring and inclusive
• Supportive, welcoming, and dedicated colleagues, governors and trustees
• A commitment to professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children in a richly diverse community

To find out more about our unique school, visit our website and Facebook page!

To apply, follow this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148755/EDV-2025-MPPS-24480. The full job description can be downloaded here.

We welcome any questions you may have regarding the vacancy, or if you would like to arrange a tour of the school with a member of the senior leadership team, please call the school office on 023 92 733792 or email admin@miltonparkprimaryschool.co.uk

Milton Park 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. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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