KS2 Class Teacher

Lionwood Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  20 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

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Part of the Inclusive School Trust

Tel: 01603 433014

Email: officeljs@istnorfolk.co.uk

Website: https://lionwoodjunior.co.uk/

CEO/Executive Head: Mrs Selene Sawyer

• Salary – MPS (£32,916 - £45,352)
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Full Time
• Required for September 2026

The Trustees of Inclusive Schools Trust are seeking to appoint a full time experienced KS2 teacher to work at Lionwood Junior for September 2026. We are looking for an individual who is keen to lead a core subject, ideally writing. In addition, experience of working in an inclusive junior school setting is highly desirable but full training will be provided for the right individual.

We are seeking an experienced individual who: 

• has a positive mindset and an excellent understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• is committed to safeguarding children and will take part in all training provided 
• will share our school vision - All Different, All Equal, All Learning 
• has high aspirations for our children and their families and is passionate about learning 
• has a commitment to making inclusion a reality in their classroom 
• is positive and uses this positivity to enable children to believe they can achieve, preparing them for the next stage of their lives 
• enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a large and supportive team 
• is flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of the Lionwood partnership 
• is committed to their own professional development

We can offer:

• an inclusive school where children are supported to develop a strong love of learning 
• a friendly, welcoming and committed staff team 
• children who are confident and keen to learn 
• tailored support and training for keeping children and yourself safe 
• supportive families 
• a diverse and multicultural school that is in the heart of the local community 
• a happy and positive working environment with a team of Mental Health Champions to support staff wellbeing 
• a commitment to CPD and professional development 
• the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment both within our school and across the partnership 

We warmly welcome visits to view the school. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact Selene Sawyer, CEO/Executive Head, on 01603 433014.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our careers website to apply.

Closing date:   21 May 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:   22 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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.

The Trust’s Whole School Safeguarding Policy incorporating Child Protection and Recruitment of Ex-offenders policies can both be found on the Trust’s website - www.inclusiveschoolstrust.co.uk 

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 Lionwood Junior School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lionwood Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lionwood-junior-school

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