Class Teacher - KS2

Yenton Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 0ED

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Feb 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  26 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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Class Teacher - KS2 job summary

About Our School:

At Yenton Primary, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Our school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive staff, and strong emphasis on holistic development. We are committed to providing high-quality education and empowering our pupils to become confident, lifelong learners.

Position: KS2 Class Teacher - ECTs are welcome to apply

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum.

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes independent thinking and a love for learning.

• Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their individual development.

• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the overall improvement of teaching and learning.

• Establish effective communication channels with parents/guardians, ensuring they are informed about their child's progress and involved in their education.

• Foster a supportive and nurturing classroom environment, promoting positive behavior management strategies.

• Contribute to extracurricular activities and school events that enhance the overall educational experience of our students. and anything directed by the headteacher.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently enrolled in a recognised teacher training program as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

• A thorough understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and effective teaching strategies.

• Passion for teaching and a commitment to providing an inclusive education that meets the needs of all learners.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude towards professional development.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and career progression.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners.

• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching.

We have the additional benefit of experienced and knowledgeable staff, exceptional CPD opportunities and being part of an outward facing school that is passionate about developing evidence informed practice.

If you are an ambitious and passionate educator looking to join a friendly and thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable);

qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Short-listed candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Yenton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 582 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Yenton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yenton-primary-school-birmingham

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