KS2 Class Teacher
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3NLThis job expired on 15 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
- A good classroom practitioner
- Evidence of the ability to work within the statutory requirements for planning and assessment
- A good understanding and evidence of the use of pupil performance data to set targets for continuous improvement and raising standards
- The ability to evaluate teaching methods
- Working with parents/carers, other agencies, other schools and the local community
- Recent experience working in KS2
Knowledge and Understanding
- Factors relating to the raising of pupil achievement and standards of progress
- Meeting the needs of all pupils, including SEN and more able
- Understanding and commitment to the school’s policy on equal opportunities
- National Curriculum framework, structure and development
- Development planning and the formulation, implementation and evaluation of short, medium and longer term objectives at year group level
- The need for the creation of an attractive, secure and stimulating environment in which pupils can learn and adults can work
- Current educational developments and legislation
- The process of OfSTED inspection
- Clear understanding of the procedures for child protection
- Sound understanding of health and safety in the workplace
Skills and Abilities
- Good classroom practice and demonstrable commitment to improving both academic standards and behavioural and pastoral support systems
- Good levels of communication skills, particularly in relation to pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
- The ability to build strong home-school links and a commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers
- Total commitment to the School’s vision, Aims and School Development Plan
- Good interpersonal and skills
- Is a reflective practitioner
- Demonstrates a clear personal philosophy of education and how children learn
- Ability to motivate self through continuous personal and professional development
- Computer literate on PC based software and e-learning
- Ability to be diplomatic, reliable and discreet (especially in connection with confidential information)
- Ability to take decisions with sensitivity
- Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude
What the school offers its staff
The school offers the following to staff:
- Well being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued training and development in order to improve own teaching
- Free parking onsite
Further information about the job
Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
We are looking for an KS2 Teacher to join our forward thinking and supportive team. Our project learning approach is exciting and is allowing our children and staff to be their best.
If you are a teacher who enjoys learning; has high expectations of children; has excellent organisational and communication skills; enjoys working as part of a team and uses effective teaching strategies, then we are the school for you!
St Wilfrid’s is a church school with strong locality links and supportive parents and governors. We have well-behaved and enthusiastic children. We can offer you the chance to work with a team of dedicated, hardworking people who are passionate in their endeavour to provide for every individual child, ensuring that each child's talents and skills are developed and celebrated.
This role is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
If you are interested in this vacancy at our school, please complete an application form and email this to the Office email address. This form is attached to this advertisement. For your information, we have also attached a person specification and a job description.
At St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are subject to both an Enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification check, and other pre-employment checks including references, qualifications, health, and online social media searches.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- office@stwilfrids-hh.school
- Phone number
- 01444413707
About the Trust
St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Haywards Heath community.
At St Wilfrid’s, relationships matter. The school places great importance on care, respect and a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment where pupils are known, valued and supported. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, reflecting the school’s high expectations for behaviour and learning. Staff work collaboratively and are committed to high expectations, continuous improvement and positive partnerships with families, the Church, the Trust and the wider community. The school currently serves 420, with a diverse and inclusive intake and is committed to ensuring that all children are able to thrive academically, personally and spiritually.
Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stwilfrids-hh.school.
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