Class Teacher - KS2
Meon Junior School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
20 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31/08/2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an outstanding Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a thriving primary school?
Meon Junior School,part of the Meon Way Federation,is seeking a highly motivated and dedicatedKS2 Teacher to join our collaborative team and help us make learning irresistible for every child.
At Meon, we are committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment where both students and staff can flourish. We believe in high expectations and innovative teaching. If you are a passionate educator with a strong desire to impact children's lives, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a KS2 Teacher who will:
- Possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Demonstrate a deep passion for primary education, particularly within Key Stage 2.
- Exhibit outstanding classroom practice, fostering high standards of achievement and behaviour.
- Design and deliver a creative, engaging, and stimulating curriculum.
- Be committed to continuous improvement, both for students and through personal CPD opportunities.
- Bring a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to our school community.
- Actively contribute to the positive ethos and development of Meon Way Federation.
Fixed term contract until 31/08/2026
What the school offers its staff
Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.
“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted
Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Meon Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meon Junior School website
- Email address
- caroline.sage@meonway.tsat.uk
Arranging a visit to Meon Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email caroline.sage@meonway.tsat.uk.
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