Key Stage 2 Teacher

Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6DY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part Time [0.4 FTE] - Thursdays and Fridays only, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher's Main / Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Year 4 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive primary school team on a part-time basis (Thursdays and Fridays).

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a year group team.

We are seeking a KS2 teacher who:

• Has a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Is committed to high standards of achievement and behaviour for all children
• Brings creativity, energy, and warmth into the classroom
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Is reflective, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• A warm and inclusive school culture with a focus on excellence and kindness
• Excellent CPD opportunities and professional development
• A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
• Happy, respectful, and motivated pupils who love learning
• Opportunities to lead or develop areas of the curriculum

To be successful in this role you will have:

Qualifications

Essential -

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable -

• Evidence of relevant continued professional development
• Training related to teaching in Key Stage 2

Experience

Essential -

• Experience of teaching in a primary school setting (including teaching practice)
• Experience of planning and delivering lessons aligned to the National Curriculum
• Experience of managing a classroom effectively

Desirable -

• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2
• Experience of teaching Year 4
• Experience of working collaboratively within a year group team

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential -

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS2
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Knowledge of assessment for learning and pupil progress
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Awareness of inclusion and equality in a primary school context

Desirable -

• Understanding of strategies to support pupils with SEND
• Knowledge of age-related expectations in Year 4

Skills & Abilities

Essential -

• Ability to plan engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment
• Good communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Effective organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to reflect on practice and respond to feedback

Desirable -

• Ability to contribute to shared planning and assessment across the week
• Confidence in using assessment data to inform teaching

Personal Qualities

Essential -

• Commitment to high expectations for all pupils
• Enthusiastic, caring and positive approach to teaching
• Flexible and adaptable
• Professional, reliable and well organised
• Commitment to the ethos and values of the school

Desirable -

• Commitment to professional development
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

At Tupton Primary & Nursery Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our staff team is full of energy, creativity, and collaboration-and we can’t wait to welcome a new teacher who shares our values and vision.

Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits:

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Grace Jackson-Stokes (School Operations Manager), g.jackson-stokes@tpna.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in KS2

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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.

About Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tupton-primary-and-nursery-academy

Arranging a visit to Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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