Blackhorse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All staff employed to work at the school are required to act in accordance with the statutory document, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and must always have regard to it when carrying out their duties.

All or our posts are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people.  If you are shortlisted for any of our vacancies, you will be required to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.  If your application is successful, prior to taking up your post, you will be required to complete a separate (enhanced) DBS application form, and to provide documentary evidence of your identity.

In addition to the DBS process, any employment at Blackhorse Primary School is conditional upon the satisfactory results of the following clearances:

• an identity check;
• a check with the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition list for those employed to carry out teaching work;
• where a person has lived or worked overseas any further checks the school considers appropriate so that relevant events that occurred outside the UK can be considered;
• a right to work in the UK check;
• An online search to ensure you are suitable to work at the School
• Verification of professional and other qualifications;
• Two professional references
• Verification of fitness to work check;
• An online search, undertaken for applicants reaching the shortlisting stage.

ALL applicants invited to interview at Blackhorse Primary School need to have read the Visitors' Safeguarding and Confidentiality agreement (see below).  

Blackhorse has high expectations of its pupils and is committed to improving its outcomes for all children.  Successful applications will make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of the children they are supporting.

Applications are acceptable by email to office@blackhorsepri.org.uk.

Building Champion learners through Extensive Opportunities, Purposeful Practice, Expert Tuition and Personal Effort.  

Do you want to be the best teacher or member of our support team you can be and develop your career with excellent terms and conditions? Then come and work at Blackhorse where we are proud to offer: 

• Outstanding Behaviour 

• Outstanding Curriculum. 

• Outstanding Leadership. 

• Supportive staff team and excellent CPD opportunities, incl. Support with MA study and access for certified training such as NPQML.

Resource Base Teacher (part time 0.4 FTE ) from 1st September 2025

Permanent position plus SEN allowance

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner with a passion for SEND and Inclusion. The successful candidate will have high expectations and demonstrate a calm, positive and consistent approach towards autistic children and/or children with social and communication difficulties and complexities of SEND. The successful candidate will promote inclusive and adaptable teaching and learning strategies which follow a tailored curriculum that supports developing the whole child. The curriculum prioritises social communication skills, self-regulation and a child centred ‘TEACCH’ approach.

Please see application pack below with full details on how to apply.

Closing date:  12noon, Wednesday 11th June 2025

Interviews scheduled: Friday 20th June 2025 

Key Stage 1 Teacher - required for September 2025, full time 32.5hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for Primary education to make a real impact. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and more experienced practitioners alike. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English and Maths, alongside a secure understanding of the wider curriculum. They will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning that enables every child to thrive.

Closing date: 12noon, Wednesday 11th June 

If you wish to book a visit we can offer the following dates: Tuesday 3rd June 4:00pm, Thursday 5^th June 9:15am

Please telephone the school office to book. 

KS2 Teacher – Full Time fixed term contract for 1 year

We are looking to appoint an excellent KS2 teacher to deliver highly effective teaching to children as part of a committed team.  We welcome applications from Early Career teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for Primary education.  The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of teaching English and Maths and secure subject knowledge in the wider curriculum.

Blackhorse prides itself on living the school values of Respect, Pride, Bravery and Success and builds ‘Champion Learners’ through our 4 key ingredients of ‘Extensive Opportunity’, ‘Expert Tuition’, ‘Purposeful Practice’ and ‘Personal Effort’.

Closing date: 12noon, Wednesday 11th June

We are offering visits on Tuesday 3rd June 4:00pm, Thursday 5^th June 9:15am. Please contact the office if you wish to book a visit

RECRUITMENT FORMS:

Blackhorse Primary School is a member of the Global Equality Collective and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across its staff body during its recruitment, selection or promotion processes.  We strive to create a community that provides everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive.