Grenoside Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and friendly school that is proud of its place in the community.  Situated in the north of Sheffield with beautiful surroundings, we are privileged to have excellent outdoor spaces and an inspiring surrounding environment in which to work.  Being a part of Peak Edge Academy Trust, we enjoy working closely with the Trust and its schools to further our development for the benefit of the children and families we support. We are co-educational and have just under 350 on roll with pupils coming from Grenoside and from the wider local area. The School Leadership is seeking to appoint motivated and dedicated practitioner for a temporary Class Teacher role in both EYFS and  KS1. This role is not suitable for ECTs.

This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to become part of the team at Grenoside Primary School and Peak Edge Trust. The school benefits from a skilled and dedicated group of staff who enjoy their job and believe passionately about the value of education and the importance of learning.  Staff are proud to work at Grenoside; staff are valued at Grenoside.  School leaders are collaborative in their approach and place great value on well-being and workload.

Our values and ethos derive from wanting 'the best for every child' and we work hard to support all children to achieve their best possible outcomes – academically, personally and socially.

We are looking for an excellent class teacher whose main responsibilities will be:

·         To demonstrate a commitment to achieve the best outcomes for all children both in terms of their academic progress and well-being

·         To deliver teaching that inspires children to learn

·         To pursue the aims of the school in a positive manner and promote the agreed ethos

·         To work co-operatively within the whole staff team, and within the specific Key Stage team to achieve continuous improvement with constant regard to quality in both learning and teaching

·         To teach children according to their individual needs, including the planning and assessment of work in line with agreed policies of the school

·         To monitor and assess children’s progress and report to parents

·         To implement and maintain the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour

·         To support the school’s endeavours to meet the needs of its community

·         To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion

We can offer you:

• A caring and supportive working environment with children who are keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school
• Established good practices and a commitment to your professional development through close working with Peak Edge Trust and its schools.

If you have the aspiration and passion and wish to join our close-knit and hardworking team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0114 2467380 to arrange a visit.  We can offer show rounds on:

• - Thursday 4^th June 9.30am
• - Thursday 4^th June 4.00pm
• - Friday 5^th June 9.30am
• - Monday 8^th June 9.30am
• - Monday 8^th June 4.00pm
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If these times are not suitable to you, please call the school office or email the enquiries@grenoside.sheffield.sch.uk account to arrange an alternative.

Closing Date – 17^th June 2026

Shortlisting Date – 18^th June 2026

Interview Dates – week beginning 22^nd June 2026

Google online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.

Please only use the Peak Edge application form. We are unable to accept any application made on a Sheffield City Council form.

Please return your completed application form to Louise Henderson by email on enquiries@grenoside.sheffield.sch.uk or by post to Grenoside Community Primary School, Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, S35 8QB.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.  Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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