KS2 - Year 4 class teacher

Carter Knowle Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2DY

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Five full days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main scale and UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is to work in the first instance in KS2 - Year 4. While experience would be an advantage it may be suitable for a capable ECT.

We are looking for a teacher who would like a new experience and the opportunity to work in a diverse and vibrant school, which has a team approach. Carterknowle is a highly inclusive, lively and happy school with a very positive atmosphere and ethos.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to our federation who can ensure high outcomes for our children. Drive, enthusiasm and commitment are all 'musts' here in our caring schools where we are focused on meeting children's individual needs. Candidates should have a good understanding KS2 practice as well as all equality issues. Candidates must share our vision and determination to have a cohesive community within our diverse schools federation.

We pride ourselves in supporting all staff in their professional development and we would look forward to supporting you in making the next steps in your career. The ability to lead a subject across our schools federation would be an advantage and there maybe a temporary additional payment for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• a supportive and welcoming environment
• great team work
• excellent CPD
• a superb model of good practice in an infant school setting
• well balanced workload
• respect for teacher wellbeing

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.

Please email your completed application to: enquiries@carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk

For the attention of Mrs Jolliffe PA to the headteacher.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.

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.

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About Carter Knowle Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carter Knowle Junior School website
• Email address: enquiries@carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142552347
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carter-knowle-junior-school

Carterknowle Junior School is part of the Holt House and Carterknowle Schools Federation and we nurture a caring community in which every child learns well. We have a welcoming and secure environment with a warm and friendly ethos. We are dedicated to providing high standards and are committed to giving each and every child the best education. We have high expectations and children and adults work together in a positive and supportive way.

Arranging a visit to Carter Knowle Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk.

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