KS2 Class Teacher

Northumberland Heath Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

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: £37,870.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers’ Main or Upper Pay Scales (Outer London)

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Job title: KS2 Class Teacher
Status: Permanent
Hours/ weeks: 1267.5 hours
Working weeks per year: 52 weeks per year
Grade: Teachers’ Main or Upper Pay Scales
Post Start Date: 1st January 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 30th November 2025

Are you an enthusiastic, reflective and ambitious teacher ready to inspire the next generation of learners? Northumberland Heath Primary School is seeking a passionate KS2 Class Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive community.

You will be joining a team who believe that every child deserves the very best start in life and that staff wellbeing, professional growth and innovation are central to achieving this.

As a KS2 teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support pupils to achieve their full potential. You’ll be part of a collaborative phase team who plan together, share ideas, and celebrate success. With access to Trust-wide CPD, digital learning initiatives and cross-school networks, this role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your practice and career within an ambitious and nurturing Trust.

The successful candidate should:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status with proven experience of teaching in Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices across the primary curriculum.
• Be able to differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL and greater depth pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-organised learning environment where children feel valued and motivated to succeed.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with pupils, parents, colleagues and external partners.
• Embrace the use of technology and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Show commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, compassionate and forward-thinking approach.

We welcome applications from both early career and experienced teachers who share our belief that every child can thrive through great teaching.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

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 Northumberland Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 473 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northumberland Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northumberland-heath-primary-school

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