Teacher - Upper KS2

Little Melton Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3AD

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

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

Teacher - Upper KS2 job summary

Tel: 01603 811446

Email: office@littlemelton.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: http://www.littlemeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/

Headteacher: Alex Pritchard

• Salary – MPS/UPS negotiable starting point by prior experience/skills
• Permanent
• Part-Time
• 0.4 FTE (Thu & Fri)
• Required for September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher in Upper Key Stage 2 to join our well-established team in September 2026, following the retirement of the current post-holder.

The role is to teach our Year 5/6 class on Thursday and Friday, working alongside an experienced teacher who leads the class from Monday to Wednesday. The ability to work well together, sharing planning and general responsibilities with good communication is key to the success of the role.

To arrange a site visit and to meet the Headteacher, Alex Pritchard, please contact the school on 01603 811446.

Role Purpose:

The children and staff of our friendly and happy school are looking for a passionate and committed teacher to join our KS2 team. 

• Are you an enthusiastic and successful practitioner with high expectations and a drive for excellence? 
• Are you confident working with children in this age range?
• Are you confident in teaching the Upper Key Stage 2 content?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge and support others while working as part of a supportive team? 
• Do you enjoy working with children, have sound behaviour management skills and have a good sense of humour? 

The school will support you on this journey with bespoke CPD, and support to develop your potential and the opportunity to develop experience in our friendly small village school.

What we can offer you: 

• Ofsted Outstanding school, 2017 & 2024
• A forward-thinking and friendly small village school, determined to provide the excellent development opportunities for all staff and a happy working environment;
• Well-behaved, delightful and hardworking children;
• A positive, supportive and motivated team of professionals who put children’s best interests at the heart of every decision;
• A welcoming and inclusive school community;
• The chance to progress in your career at whatever level you are working at.

Skills & Experience:

A passion for teaching and a commitment to supporting our pupils is very important. 

You must hold a teaching qualification.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about primary education, a reflective classroom practitioner, who is able to work creatively and innovatively to develop the learning of all pupils. 

How to apply:

A job description and a person specification are available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Please ensure that you tailor your application to meet the minimum essential criteria of the Person Specification attached to this advert.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@littlemelton.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date:      19 April 2026

Interview date:     w/c  27 April 2026

You will be required to undertake employment checks including an enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check prior to commencing this role.

Little Melton Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.

Little Melton Primary School is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.

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.

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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 Little Melton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Melton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-melton-primary-school

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