Upper KS2 Class Teacher

Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9NS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Upper KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Year 5/6)

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly-motivated, and inspiring Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children as they transition towards secondary education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the class and will need to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge across the curriculum, with a particular focus on preparing students for the end-of-KS2 SATS.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Desirable to have proven experience teaching in UKS2 (Years 5 and 6) and a clear understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a track record of securing high levels of pupil attainment and progress.
• Be skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including high-achieving pupils and those with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
• Possess excellent classroom management skills and be committed to maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and engagement.
• Be a team player who is willing to contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

What We Can Offer You

• A supportive and friendly staff team committed to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• PPA time can be taken at home
• Opportunities for leadership development and curriculum responsibility for the right candidate.
• A stimulating and well-resourced working environment.
• Local Authority benefits e.g. discounts for local coffee shops and restuarants, health and well being etc
• Employee Assistant Programme

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

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 Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 536 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haydon-abbey-school-and-pre-school

Come and join our team at Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School, a very popular and oversubscribed school in the heart of Aylesbury. We are seeking an inspirational KS2 Class teacher committed to developing self-confident and independent children

Why Join us?
• A large, diverse school with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere
• A positive and happy workplace committed to a good work/life balance
• Inclusive to all, providing a high quality, broad and balance curriculum
• Well-resourced across all areas of the curriculum, including a forest school, sports MUGA and wildlife garden
• A wonderful well-stocked library and outdoor reading huts to encourage a love of reading
• Excellent record of developing staff at all stages of their careers with high-quality tailored professional development

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