KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Caister Junior School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS1-MPS6

KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Part of the City2Coast Primary Federation  

Tel: 01493 378300 

Email: admin@cpfed.org 

Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org 

 

Executive Head of School: Gemma Smith 

                                                          

• Salary: MPS1-MPS6  
• Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027 
• Full Time  
• Required ASAP 

 

Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. 

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher for two terms initially. You will work as a member of a friendly and committed staff in a supportive environment where teamwork is valued. We are a popular and successful school and part of the City2Coast Federation. 

This is a superb opportunity to join a school which is thriving and forward looking. It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at this popular infant school where the curriculum is lively, exciting, and challenging. We are looking for a candidate ideally with KS2 teaching experience who shares our vision of high standards of learning within a creative and nurturing environment. 

This post would suit someone who really wants to make a difference in the classroom. We would welcome applications from an individual who: 

• can use their own initiative. 
• communicates with skill, confidence and authenticity, with children and adults alike. 
• has a contagious enthusiasm for learning and has practice that engages children by stimulating their imagination and curiosity. 
• is highly resilient and shows a proactive, solution-focussed approach to personal and professional development. 
• can act effectively as part of a team. 
• brings a strong work ethic, proven teamwork and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community. 
• is committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions. 
• has good interpersonal and organisational skills. 

Our federation offers: 

• Supportive, effective and friendly staff 
• Confident, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning 
• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement 
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community 
• A large and supportive team – with the opportunity to work within small and large schools 

Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with our Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge ( gcambridge@cpfed.org ), and should complete their application by the deadline of 18th October 2026. 

 

How to apply: 

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

Completed applications should be returned via email to Andrea Dix business@cpfed.org 

 

Closing Date: 18 October 2026, 12 noon     

Interview Date: W/C 19 October 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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

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 Caister Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Caister Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caister-junior-school

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