Key Stage 2 Teacher

Watton Junior School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  20 May 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 6

Key Stage 2 Teacher job summary

Key Stage 2 Teacher

MPS 1 - 6

Full time

Permanent

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to work at Watton Junior School. 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.

At Watton Junior we are firmly committed to the development of pupil independence, this is characterised by exceedingly high expectations of pupils and the progress they are expected to make.

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.

Your opportunity

By joining Watton Junior School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:

•             The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team

•             A creative and innovative environment

•             Excellent opportunities for career and professional development

•             A welcoming and supportive staffing body

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01953 881387 to make arrangements for a call or a visit. 

For more information and to apply, please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 1 June 2026

Interviews: Monday 8 June 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website

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 Watton Junior School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 299 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watton Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watton-junior-school

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