Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Ghyllside Primary School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 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: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• QTS and proven successful experience of teaching children in KS2
• Enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to ensuring children achieve their potential and more
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
• Experience of effectively deploying classroom support
• A positive and inclusive approach towards behaviour management and SEND
• A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school and the extracurricular opportunities we offer our children

What the school offers its staff

Generous Teacher pension with employer contribution, Bike to Work Scheme, Staff Wellbeing support.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job description - KS2 Teacher 2026.pdf - 250 KB (opens in new tab)

Personal Spec - KS2 Teacher 2026.pdf - 202 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ghyllside Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ghyllside Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01539814930
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ghyllside-primary-school

Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.

Arranging a visit to Ghyllside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk.

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