Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

Northumberland Heath Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  21 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers’ Main or Upper Pay Scales

Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher job summary

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of bright minds? Do you thrive on creating engaging and dynamic learning experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Northumberland Heath Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive primary school community.

As an Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our students. You will design and deliver engaging lessons that cater to a diverse range of learning needs and styles, ensuring that each child is challenged and supported to ignite their spark and reveal the champion. From igniting a passion for literature to exploring the wonders of science, you will inspire curiosity and critical thinking in your students every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver creative and stimulating lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Establish effective communication channels with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on student progress and wellbeing.

To be successful, you will:

• Have a good understanding of teaching and learning, pedagogy and experience of using educational research such as Rosenshine’s Principles.
• Be an experienced KS2 teacher with a passion for teaching at primary level.
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Have a creative and innovative approach to teaching, with the ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Possess excellent classroom management skills, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Foster strong relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and caregivers through clear and effective communication.
• Show a commitment to your own professional development, staying informed about current educational trends and best practices.
• Be proactive and resourceful, seeking out opportunities to enhance the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.
• Embrace collaboration and teamwork, actively contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture.
• Exhibit resilience and adaptability, remaining flexible in the face of challenges and continuously striving for improvement.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity, serving as a positive role model for students and colleagues alike.
• Have a growth mindset, constantly seeking feedback and reflection to refine your teaching practice and drive student success.

The post is full-time on a permanent contract. Applications would also be welcomed from part-time candidates.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Northumberland Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 513 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northumberland Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northumberland-heath-primary-school

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