KS2 Class Teacher

Valley Primary Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR 1-6

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership

Tel: 01440 333400

Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk

Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/313218NFK

• Salary - MPR 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352)
• Temporary - maternity cover
• Full Time
• Required for 1 September 2026

Join Our Team – Class Teacher Opportunity Valley Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring school where every child is encouraged to thrive.

We are looking for a passionate and creative Class Teacher to join us and help inspire our pupils to achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will:

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to the classroom
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Be committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning

In return, we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Children who are curious, respectful, and eager to learn
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Come and be part of a school where your contribution truly makes a difference.

*Please note for internal applicants, this vacancy closes on 12.06.2026 at 09:00. To apply please click here.

How to apply

A job description and Candidate Information Pack are available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Closing date: 19 June 2026, 9am

Interview date:  26 June 2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

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.

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 Valley Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/valley-primary-academy-norwich

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