Teacher – Year 2
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3GN28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027
Closing date
17 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- negotiable
Teacher – Year 2 job summary
Tel: 01603 810674
Email: finance@hethersettwoodside.org.uk
Website: https://www.hethersettwoodside.org.uk
- Salary – negotiable
- Fixed Term until end August 2027 (potential to be extended)
- Full Time
- ECT’s welcome to apply
- Required for February 2027
Do you have high expectations and enjoy working in a fantastic team?
Do you want to work with fabulous learners in a well equipped, state of the art new school?
Then we would like to hear from you….
Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School are delighted to be able to appoint a committed, enthusiastic teacher to join our large team.
Hethersett Woodside has recently grown to full primary status, from its roots as a small infant school. Having recently moved into a brand new, state of the art building, the school has been gradually growing for a number of years and now is at capacity; with children from Nursery to year 6.
This is a rare opportunity to join our fabulous, child focused team.
We are looking for a passionate teacher who would relish the opportunity to join a 2 form entry school; working alongside a colleague; supported by 2 Teaching Assistants. This is a fixed term post in a year 2 class, and we welcome applications from Early Career Teachers, as well as those with more experience.
This opportunity offers a unique chance to develop as a teacher, supported by an experienced Phase Leader.
The ideal candidate will:
- Set high expectations for the behaviour and learning of every pupil
- Have a strong knowledge of Key Stage one
- Be able to work as part of a team both within the classroom and the wider school
- Demonstrate a positive, consistent approach to behaviour management
- Be enthusiastic and hard working with a good sense of humour
We will offer:
- A school on an exciting journey in terms of curriculum development and Inclusion
- Learners who behave well and have great attitudes; thriving in our calm and welcoming environment
- Excellent support from your Phase Leader; including PPA time with year group colleague
- Excellent support from experienced teachers and Teaching Assistants within the phase
- Committed staff who form excellent relationships with every child in their class
You are warmly encouraged to come and visit us for an opportunity to look round and talk about the role in more detail. This can be arranged via the school office: office@hethersettwoodside.org.uk or 01603 810674
How to apply
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Once you have completed your application, please email it to - finance@hethersettwoodside.org.uk
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier - so we encourage prompt applications.
Closing date: 17 November 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 508 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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