KS2 Classroom Teacher

St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EX

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

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 1-6

KS2 Classroom Teacher job summary

Part of the Pathfinders Federation

Tel: 01263 732260

Email: office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk/st-michaels/

• Salary – MPS 1-6 (£32,916-£45,353 pa)
• Temporary for two terms until Summer Term 2026
• Full Time
• Required for 5 January 2026

St Michael’s school, as part of the Pathfinders Federation, is a school, rooted and inspired by Christian values, which nurtures children to achieve infinitely more than we might ask or they may dream; empowering them so they can flourish as confident citizens now and in the future.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced KS2 Teacher who has a passion for delivering the very best education and care for our young children. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic teacher
• Provides inspiring lessons and routines to promote a love of learning 
• Promotes Christian values, excellence in education and joyful encounters
• Deals wisely with difficulty, creatively with challenge and with resilience through adversity 
• Is steadfast on meeting the needs of all children, and see the potential in every child
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is reflective and ambitious
• Has the desire to continue their own professional development

We can offer:

• a caring and supportive environment that actively promotes staff professional development
• friendly, encouraging and positive staff team
• children who come from a range of backgrounds filled with excitement, joy and enthusiasm
• high levels of parental engagement and community support
• strong links with the church

In return we offer a friendly, supportive team who work hard to meet the needs of everyone in our school; wonderful, enthusiastic children who are genuinely excited by their learning; very small classes; a commitment to supporting staff in their ongoing professional development and a real community environment where everyone has a vital part to play and an opportunity to make a difference. There are so many things which make our schools unique.

Please contact the school office to make an appointment to view the school or for an informal discussion about the role.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Completed forms should be returned to - office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date:  26 November 2025, 12 noon

Interview date:  2 December 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All applicants to the post will be subject to further safeguarding checks, including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interviews will explore approaches and attitudes to safeguarding further.

Please note we will be applying for references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.  

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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 St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 150 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-church-of-england-va-primary-and-nursery-school

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