Class Teacher - suitable for ECTs in Southampton

Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW

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:

• 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-thinking teacher to join our team at Ludlow Junior School. If you are driven to deliver excellent teaching, believe every child deserves fantastic learning opportunities, and are committed to helping all pupils achieve their very best, then you may be the teacher we’re looking for!

At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of every pupil — academically, socially and emotionally — whatever their background, starting point or interests. Our staff work hard to create an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where children thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

We are a five-form entry school in Southampton with a warm, collaborative and highly skilled staff team who share the vision of providing our children with the best opportunities for the future. We are deeply committed to developing our teachers and genuinely invest in your growth — offering opportunities to learn from colleagues, refine your practice and continue improving teaching and learning across the school.

Our teaching team is dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic, with high expectations for all pupils. We are now looking for someone who brings that same energy, ambition and desire to make a difference.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they:

• Have the potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning
• Are committed to helping children make accelerated progress
• Are willing to engage in a personalised programme of continuing professional 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 through the primary years
• Are enthusiastic and keen to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities

Choosing the right school to work in is an extremely important decision. If you would like to arrange 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 a 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