Teacher - Queensgate Foundation Primary School

Job Posted: 2 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Main Pay Scale, £31,650 to £43,607 per annum (ECTs strongly encouraged)
• Industries: Education

Full time hours per week

Required to start 1st September 2025

Queensgate Foundation Primary School

‘Working Together for a Successful Future’

Website: www.queensgateprimary.co.uk

Queensgate Foundation Primary School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated teacher to join our outstanding team.  We are looking for someone with passion, creativity, and a relentless commitment to improving outcomes for children – particularly in reading, writing and maths - within a rich and engaging curriculum. 

What We Offer:

• A rewarding challenge in a supportive and collaborative environment
• A leadership team that places children at the centre of every decision
• A modern, well-equipped school building
• Enthusiastic and curious children with a real love of learning
• A dedicated and friendly staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

What We’re Looking For:

• A reflective and driven educator with high expectations and belief in every learner
• A team player who thrives in a positive, solution-focused environment
• A commitment to inclusive, child-centred teaching
• Passion for creating a vibrant learning atmosphere across the curriculum

We highly recommend visiting the school to see the Queensgate ethos in action – come and find out what makes our school community so special. 

How to Apply:

To arrange a tour, please call (01983) 292872 or email [email protected]

Application packs and further information are available from the school website www.queensgateprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Queensgate Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  Online social media checks will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.