KS2 Class Teacher

Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3GN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS or UPS

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Tel:  01603 810674 

Email: finance@hethersettwoodside.org.uk 

Website:  https://hethersettwoodside.org.uk/ 

 

• Salary - MPS or UPS 
• Temporary – maternity cover 
• Full time  
• Required for September 2026

  

Do you have high expectations and enjoy working in a fantastic team? 

Do you want to work with fabulous learners in a well equipped, state of the art new school? 

Then we would like to hear from you…. 

This is a unique opportunity to join our large school on a very exciting journey! 

Hethersett Woodside has recently grown to full primary status, from its roots as a small infant school. Having moved into a brand new, state of the art building, the school has been gradually growing for a number of years and now is at capacity; with children from Nursery to year 6.  

We wish to appoint an inspirational teacher to teach in Key Stage 2. This is a maternity cover post, and we welcome applications from experienced as well as recently qualified teachers.  You will be supported by excellent, committed Teaching Assistants, and a wider phase team of strong support.  

The ideal candidate will: 

• Set high expectations for every learner 
• Have a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum in Years 3,4,5 and 6  
• Be able to work as part of a team both within the classroom and the wider school team 
• Demonstrate a positive, consistent approach to behaviour management 
• Be enthusiastic and hard working with a good sense of humour  

We can offer: 

• A school on an exciting journey in terms of curriculum development and outstanding external development plans! 
• Learners who behave very well and have great attitudes; thriving in our calm and welcoming environment 
• Excellent support from a Phase Leader, including shared year group weekly PPA time  
• Excellent support from experienced Teaching Assistants  
• Committed staff who form strong, meaningful relationships with every child in their class 
• A very well equipped outdoor environment 

You are warmly encouraged to come and visit us for an opportunity to look round and talk about the role in more detail. This can be arranged via the school office: office@hethersettwoodside.org.uk  or 01603 810674.

How to apply 

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

Once you have completed your application, please email it to - finance@hethersettwoodside.org.uk 

 

Closing date:     18 May 2026, 5pm  

Interview date:    w/c   18 May 2026 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

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 Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hethersett-woodside-primary-nursery-school

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