60 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Approximately November 2025

  • Closing date

    12 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 July 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 0.6 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - Approximately One Year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join our passionate team. The ideal candidate will share our values and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality education that promotes the holistic development of every child. This role requires someone who is adaptable and flexible in their teaching approach, able to set high expectations while catering to the individual needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow and comply with the teacher standards
  • Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that foster a love of learning and curiosity among KS2 students
  • Utilise a variety of teaching strategies and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, cooperation, and mutual support
  • Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge, ensuring lessons are relevant, stimulating, and meet national standards
  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies that uphold high expectations while nurturing positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
  • Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support their development and achievement
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support the holistic needs of students, including those with SEND.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching KS2 students, preferably within a primary school setting
  • Demonstrated ability to promote good progress and achievement for all children, including those with SEND
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan effectively and meet deadlines
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.


What the school offers its staff

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office to book onto one of our two visit dates.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:15am

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 2:15pm

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS2 Teacher Advert July 2025.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)
KS2 Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Petherton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
408 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
North Petherton Primary School website
Email address
office@npcps.co.uk
Phone number
01278 662442
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-petherton-primary-school

North Petherton Community Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. As a school we believe in fostering creativity, independence, collaboration, and aspiration among our pupils through our shared vision. Our dedicated team work diligently to inspire, motivate, and challenge our pupils, ensuring they develop a love for learning and achieve academic success.

Arranging a visit to North Petherton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@npcps.co.uk.

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