Class Teacher
Snettisham Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7LT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 Sept 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 1am
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS as appropriate - Temporary till 31 August 27
Class Teacher job summary
Heacham Junior school is seeking to appoint a class teacher to join their friendly team. We invite applications from enthusiastic, innovative teachers, with ambition, who are passionate about delivering outstanding, inspiring lessons and can work as part of a team. This post would suit a candidate with experience who has ambition to be a future leader.
You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect. You will have high expectations of behaviour and achievement and be willing to contribute to school life beyond classroom teaching.
Start Date: 01 Sept 26
Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate
Full Time
Open to ECT's
Temporary till 31 August 27
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Heacham Junior School: https://www.heachamjunior.co.uk/
At Heacham Junior school we have high aspirations for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our pupils and strive to ensure that every child can succeed. We provide a safe, stimulating environment that is inclusive for all, where learning is enjoyable yet meaningful.
Purpose of the Job
To provide an effective education to pupils within the framework provided by the Headteacher, the Governing Body, DfE and the Local Authority, paying full regard to all statutory requirements.
Main Duties
To fulfil the Conditions of Employment for Teachers as defined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Teachers’ Standards
1. Set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
● establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
● set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
● demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which are expected of pupils.
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
● be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
● plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
● guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
● demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
● encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
● have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
● demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
● demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject
● if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
● if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons
● impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
● promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
● set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
● reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
● contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
● know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
● have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and know how best to overcome these
● demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
● have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
● know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
● make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
● use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
● give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
● have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
● have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
● manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them
● maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
● make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
● develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
● deploy support staff effectively
● take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
● communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
Personal and Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 12 June 26
Interview Dates: w/c 15 June 26
Start Date: 01 Sept 26
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.
Please click here to view a copy of the Trusts Leave and Time Off Policy
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Snettisham Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Snettisham Primary School website
Snettisham Primary School is a special place where children are encouraged to be happy and develop a love of learning together.
We are a small school in a rural area but our ambition is big; wishing to teach and inspire our pupils to achieve and succeed. We live in a beautiful part of Norfolk but have limited access to the wider world. So we have planned and deliver a bespoke knowledge rich curriculum from reception to year six. We want everyone to experience and enjoy learning across a broad, relevant and diverse curriculum. Pupils are ready to make the transitions across Key Stages and our pupils do well when they move to Smithdon High School – our local school.
We enjoy regular sporting opportunities, clubs, music lessons, visits and outdoor learning. We enrich our curriculum further with performances, competitions and poetry recitals. We have an Artsmark Award, Kitemark Awards and are beginning our journey as an International School.
We remain a highly inclusive and supportive school, working with families in equal partnership.
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