Class Teacher (KS2)

Charlton Kings Junior School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8QE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: MPS / UPR pay grade negotiable for suitable candidate, depending on experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

To be found on the school's website / Vacancies

What the school offers its staff

CKJS is a large, over-subscribed junior school which offers supportive leaders, fantastic mentoring and opportunities for staff, PPA in teams to allow sharing of planning/resourcing and additional time to subject leaders for curriculum development.

We offer:

* eager pupils who demonstrate exemplary attitudes to learning and life

* a supportive ethos, working within a knowledgeable and friendly year group team

* emphasis on professional development and career opportunities

* an exciting and rich curriculum with excellent facilities

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are seeking a highly-motivated, dynamic teacher to join our wonderful school.

Do you want to work in an inspiring, rewarding and happy school with motivated children who are a pleasure to teach?

We are looking to appoint a teacher with passion to deliver innovative and engaging lessons.

Applications are warmly invited from candidates who:

• are kind, caring and want the very best for the children in their class

• are passionate about teaching and committed to personal development

• have high expectations of attainment and behaviour for all children

• are well organised with a proactive and creative approach

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Charlton Kings Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charlton Kings Junior School website
• Email address: reception@ckjs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01242526171
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charlton-kings-junior-school

Charlton Kings Junior School is a popular and vibrant three-form entry school with 375 pupils on roll located in Cheltenham. The governors, staff and pupils are seeking an inspirational and talented Headteacher who will bring the leadership, drive and ambition to build on strong foundations and innovate for the future.

Our latest Ofsted report states: ‘There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.’

We are very well supported by our families and local community with pursuit for excellence at the heart of every decision we take. Our aim is to develop our children’s individual talents to their fullest potential by providing a happy and nurturing school environment, promoting high achievement, encouraging broad interest, self-discipline, respect and care for others.

Your aim should be to promote and develop the ethos and reputation of Charlton Kings Junior School and espouse its vision of “Believe in Yourself”.

Arranging a visit to Charlton Kings Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@ckjs.org.uk.

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