Class Teacher KS2

Thorpe Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3DG

45 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Points A to D below are a Main Pay Range teacher’s responsibilities as set out in Part 7 Contractual Framework for Teachers of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, and as such may be amended by subsequent documents. Main Pay Range teachers are required to act in accordance with the school’s ethos, policies and practices, under the direction of the headteacher.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Main Pay Range teacher, Upper Pay Range teachers are required to be highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, to ensure their achievements and contribution to the school are substantial and sustained. Upper Pay Range teachers must ensure that they discharge the accountabilities under points A to D, in addition to those identified under the Upper Pay Range Accountabilities.

1. Purpose of the job

• To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve high standards
• To share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils

The Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The postholder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the Teachers’ Standards for qualified teachers and uphold these standards.

2. Consultation

In carrying out these duties, to consult, where appropriate, with the relevant senior manager, the staff in school, parents and carers, pupils and the wider community.

3. In relation to the statutory requirements

The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment for class teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and class teachers and other current legislation.

Areas of responsibility and key tasks:

Main Pay Range and Upper Pay Range teachers

A. Planning, teaching and class management; to:

Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

• identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
• setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;
• setting appropriate and demanding expectations;
• setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• providing quality written and verbal feedback with reference to Assessment for Learning;
• identifying and teaching pupils with SEND or very able pupils;
• provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge for all children, including those with SEND and the more able;
• make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;
• ensure effective teaching and best use of available time;
• monitor and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline;
• use a variety of teaching methods to:

i. match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary;

ii. use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions;

iii. select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, computing and other sources;

iv. secure good progress for all children from their starting points

• ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
• evaluate their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.

B. Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting; to:

• assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
• mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress;
• assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving;
• prepare and present informative reports to parents and where required to the Governing Body.

C. Health, safety and discipline

• promote the safety and well-being of pupils in accordance with the school’s various safeguarding policies;
• maintain good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

D. Other professional requirements; to:

• have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;
• operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
• establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
• direct and supervise support staff assigned to you and, where appropriate, other teachers;
• deploy resources delegated to you in accordance with school policies;
• endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
• contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective implementation of school policies, practices and procedures in such a way that supports the school’s vision and values;
• participate in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school. This includes working with others on the curriculum and/or pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes;
• take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;
• participate in arrangements for the appraisal and review of your own performance;
• liaise effectively with parents and governors;
• take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined;
• communicate with pupils, parents and carers in accordance with the school ethos, policies and practice;
• participate in administrative and organisational tasks, including the direction or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school, which require the exercise of your professional skills and judgment.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the headteacher and member of staff.

Upper Pay Range 1, 2 Accountabilities,

in addition to those for teachers on the Main Pay Range

• Contribute significantly, where appropriate, to implementing workplace policies and practice and to promoting collective responsibility for their implementation.
• Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the subjects/curriculum areas you teach, including those related to public examinations and qualifications.
• Have a more developed knowledge and understanding of your subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy including how learning progresses within them than a Main Pay Range teacher.
• Have sufficient depth of knowledge and experience to be able to give advice to colleagues on the development and well-being of children and young people.
• Be flexible, creative and adept at designing learning sequences within lessons and across lessons that are effective and consistently well-matched to learning objectives and the needs of learners and which integrate recent developments, including those relating to subject/curriculum knowledge.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other teachers, give advice to them and demonstrate to them effective teaching practice in order to help them meet the relevant standards and develop their teaching practice.

Upper Pay Range 3 (maximum) Accountabilities,

in addition to those for teachers on the Main Pay Range and to those teachers on Upper Pay Range 1, 2

In addition to the requirements of a Main Pay Range teacher and an Upper Pay Range teacher, teachers paid at the maximum of the Upper Pay Range are required to ensure that they:

• Play a critical role in the life of the school.
• Provide a role model for teaching and learning.
• Make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards.
• Contribute effectively to the work of the wider team.
• Take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the headteacher and member of staff.

What the school offers its staff

Thorpe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects all our staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

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.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications/ training

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Degree

A levels or equivalent

KS1 training/teaching experience

SEND training

Skills

Empathy, integrity and honesty

Ability to build strong and trusting relationships

Communication skills – written and verbal

Ability to work co-operatively with the team and other agencies

Decision-making, problem-solving, using initiative

Ability to adapt to meet the challenges of rapid change

Ability to support and manage challenging behaviour

ICT skills and use of school software – CPOMS, SIMs and others

Ability to challenge.

Ability to inspire adults.

Experience of working positively with external agencies.

Ability to effectively use a range of formative and summative assessment in teaching.

Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedure and practice.

Strong understanding of how children learn.

Knowledge and experience of differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.

Training in a range of areas, including SEND, attachment, safeguarding and de-escalation.

Experience

Successful teaching experience in primary education.

Experience of managing challenging behaviour.

Evidence of positive impact in teaching.

Experience of teaching in all phases in school.

Supporting vulnerable pupils including those with SEND.

Experience of impact on a wider area of school.

Successful and sustained subject leadership.

Behavioural and other characteristics

Commitment to the role and the school

Positive role model for pupils and families

Strong work ethic

Commitment to self-improvement

Confidentiality and sensitivity to safeguarding and child protection issues and information

Ability to understand and observe the School and Leeds City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the School and Leeds City Council’s Health & Safety Policies.

Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

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.

About Thorpe Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thorpe Primary School website
• Email address: sam.weston@thorpe.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01135217040
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-primary-school-wakefield

Local authority Primary School

Arranging a visit to Thorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.weston@thorpe.leeds.sch.uk.

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