About this role
part of the Sapientia Education Trust
Salary – M1-UPS3 (£34,069-£52,835 FTE)Temporary – maternity coverFull TimeRequired for December 2026
We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children.
At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provides opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an excellent Year 4 Class Teacher to join our team at the beginning of December to provide maternity cover.
We are seeking a creative, dedicated and highly motivated teacher who will bring learning to life, establish strong relationships and maintain high expectations for every child.
The successful candidate will:
provide consistently high-quality teaching and learning;create a positive, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment;have high expectations for children's achievement, behaviour and personal development;use assessment effectively to identify next steps and adapt teaching;understand how to scaffold and adapt learning so that all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, can succeed;contribute enthusiastically to our curriculum and wider school life; andwork collaboratively with colleagues as part of a supportive and ambitious team.We are particularly interested in someone who combines warmth and strong relationships with high expectations and who believes that every child can make excellent progress.
At White House Farm, you will join a friendly, committed and forward-thinking team.
We can offer:
enthusiastic and engaging children;supportive colleagues and leaders;a strong commitment to professional development, coaching and collaboration;a well-developed curriculum and clear teaching and learning approaches;excellent facilities and outdoor spaces; andthe opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the continuing development of our growing school.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to be apply via our online application form.
Strong candidates may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Interview date: w/c 5 October 2026
White House Farm Primary School and Sapientia Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.