Class Teacher - Key Stage 2
Anker Valley Primary Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0FD20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,101 and £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Stage 2–specific skills and attributes:
- Strong subject knowledge across the KS2 curriculum, including age‑related expectations in reading, writing and maths.
- Confidence in assessing learning using a range of formative and summative strategies to identify next steps.
- Ability to plan and deliver high quality, well‑sequenced lessons that support progression across KS2.
- Experience in preparing pupils for statutory KS2 assessments/SATs.
- Skill in adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND, EAL and higher attaining pupils.
- Confidence in using educational technology to enhance learning and engagement.
- Ability to create a positive, engaging and well‑managed learning environment that promotes independence and resilience.
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Understanding of how to develop wider learning skills such as oracy, critical thinking, collaboration and problem‑solving.
- Commitment to delivering a broad, balanced and creative curriculum that excites and inspires pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to recognising each child as an individual and ensuring their needs are met so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. In return, we offer a fantastic team, a warm and supportive working environment, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
Further information about the job
In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:
- Be ambitious and a highly skilled classroom practitioner
- Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience.
- Be committed to providing learners with knowledge, skills and understanding through an engaging and inspiring curriculum.
- Have high aspirations for every child in our school, ensuring their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest standard.
- Be committed to their own professional learning.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Anker Valley Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 115 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Anker Valley Primary Academy website
- Email address
- office@ankervalley.org
- Phone number
- 01827 949311
Anker Valley Primary Academy, part of Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, is a thriving and expanding school at the heart of its community. We welcome applications from experienced teachers who can work closely with the Headteacher and wider team to deliver an enriching and inspiring learning journey for our pupils as the school continues to grow.
Our vision at Anker Valley Primary Academy is rooted in strong partnerships with parents, the local community and the wider trust, working together to enable every child to soar to excellence. With modern facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, we provide rich opportunities for learning within a nurturing, vibrant environment.
Arranging a visit to Anker Valley Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ankervalley.org.
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