KS2 Classroom Teacher

Tunstead Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

KS2 Classroom Teacher job summary

Part of the Green Shoots Federation

Tel: 01603 737395

Email: office@ynstead.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.tunsteadprimaryschool.co.uk/ 

Headteacher: Rebecca Quinn

• Salary - MPS minimum to UPS maximum depending upon experience
• Temporary until 31 August 2027 in the first instance
• Part Time
• 0.4 FTE (4 mornings per week)
• Required for September 2026

Tunstead Primary School is a small inclusive primary school situated just twenty minutes from Norwich and very close to the Norfolk Broads. Although small we are mighty and have beautiful grounds and our own stunning Forest School space which all pupils access weekly. 

We are proud of our whole school offer that enables our pupils to not only achieve academically, but to grow as a person, enriched by our vast range of extra-curricular clubs and other opportunities to develop into respectful, responsible and caring young adults, ready for life at secondary school and beyond.

We have a strong team of passionate, experienced and caring staff who work hard to ensure our pupils feel happy, safe and secure, including an excellent pastoral team.

Our expectations are high - in all that we do and we are committed to supporting staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly effective Key Stage 2 classroom teacher to join our committed, friendly and supportive team from September 2026. Initially, this will be to work four mornings a week in a mixed year 3/4 class. If you are dedicated and passionate about learning and teaching, then this could be the position for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tunstead and be part of something unique.

Our school can offer:

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team
• Amazing outdoor space with Forest School space on site
• A range of CPD opportunities

We are looking for teachers who will:

• Put pupils first and at the heart of everything they do
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have high expectations of all pupils and secure exceptional outcomes for all
• Be optimistic, energetic, resilient and creative
• Help drive our school forward to excellent future successes
• Ensure Inclusion for all

If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact the school office to speak to the Headteacher – 01603 737395.

How to apply:

Please see attached job description.

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

Completed application forms should be emailed to either - head@greenshoots.norfolk.sch.uk or - office@tunstead.norfolk.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 12 May 2026

Interview date:  Likely to be held on 18 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.

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 Tunstead Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 73 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tunstead Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tunstead-primary-school

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