Class Teacher - Lower KS2

St Marys CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

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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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £37,101.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher - Lower KS2 job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our Lower KS2 team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to providing high‑quality teaching and creating a nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children in Years 3 and 4.

In this role, you will inspire pupils through engaging lessons, strong subject knowledge, and a genuine belief in every child’s potential. You will play a key part in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning as they move through this important stage of their primary education.

You will work closely with colleagues to deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum, use assessment effectively to secure progress, and build positive relationships with pupils, families, and the wider school community. This role is ideal for someone who is reflective, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school culture.

The role will initially be fixed term for 1 academic year from September 2026 with the potential to increase.

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.

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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 St Marys CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-cofe-primary-school-shrewsbury

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