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Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

Penwortham Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0HU

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of our school.

• Experience in teaching in Year 6, particularly with assessment, SATs preparation and high‑quality adaptive teaching would be highly advantageous.

• Has a proven record of outstanding practice.

• Is highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and reliable.

• Can use time management skills effectively.

• Can work effectively as a part of a team and be flexible, energetic and keen to use initiative.

• Is an excellent communicator with high levels of interpersonal skills.

• Has high expectations of self and those around them.

• Is approachable, friendly and have a good sense of humour.

• Wants the best outcomes for all members of the whole school community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A caring and welcoming “family” school environment with high expectations.

• A hard working and dedicated staff team and supportive governors.

• Well behaved children and supportive parents and carers.

• Continuing professional development.

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.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Main scale Job Description 2026.pdf - 291 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Welcome letter - Job Advert KS2 teacher Sept 25.pdf - 270 KB (opens in new tab)

Primary Class Teacher - Main pay scale - Person specification.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About Penwortham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penwortham Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@penwortham-pri.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01772 743321
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penwortham-primary-school-preston

Arranging a visit to Penwortham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@penwortham-pri.lancs.sch.uk.

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