KS2 Class Teacher

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  7 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

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Tel:  01760 721357 

Email:  head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Rebecca Starman 

 

• Salary - MPS 1-6  
• Permanent  
• Full Time  
• ECTs welcome to apply  
• Required for 1 September 2026  

 

About the role: 

Heartwood Church of England VC Primary and Nursery School is seeking a skilled, creative and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our warm and welcoming school community. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and shows a commitment for children to achieve their potential and ‘live life in all its fullness’. 

We are looking for someone who:  

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner 
• Has experience of, or enthusiasm for, teaching in Key Stage 2 
• Has a track record of raising attainment, progress and aspiration 
• Has a strong understanding of special educational needs and inclusive practice 
• Adapts teaching to meet the needs of all learners 
• Enjoys working as part of a team and values collaboration 
• Is committed to contributing to wider school improvement and development 
• Plans learning that is exciting, challenging and promotes independence 
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues 

We can offer you:  

• A welcoming and inclusive school community with strong relationships between staff, pupils, parents and governors. 
• A school that is ambitious, forward-thinking and constantly striving to improve 
• A well-resourced and creative, hygge environment 
• Excellent opportunities for professional development 
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and creating a positive working culture. 
• A leadership team that values new ideas, recognises and encourages innovation and professional growth. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 

For more information or to arrange a visit please email Rebecca Starman, Headteacher at - head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01760 721357. 

How to apply 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk 

Applications will be considered, and interviews planned on submission so please submit early. 

 

Closing date:   20 May 2026 

Interview date:   22 May 2026 

 

The school is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

This post comes under the requirements of the childcare (Disqualification) 2009 regulations and the successful supplicant 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. 

The school may review applicants’ social media and wider online presence as part of the selection and safeguarding process 

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 Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heartwood-cofe-vc-primary-nursery-school

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